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Burns & McDonnell Electrical Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 124 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
70.2% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Burns & McDonnell.

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Electrical Engineer Intern

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process began with a pre-recorded video interview which was more of a 'getting to know you' stage with general questions. The second round was a one-on-one chat with a senior recruiter, also covering general topics like career goals, location preferences, and past work and education experiences.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Why are you interested in working for our company?
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Electrical Engineer

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Other

I went through a single prerecorded interview. However, while I was recording my part, my application status was changed to 'no longer under consideration.' It seems they didn't even review the recordings since I hadn't finished them, which was disappointing given how prestigious the company is.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • What makes you want to join this company?
  • Can you explain how your past experience is relevant?
  • What prompted you to study your major?
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Electrical Engineer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The interview process involved a written test first, followed by technical interviews. There was also an HR interview, which was just one conversation. They asked basic questions about Power Systems, one line diagrams, substation diagrams, and protection for transformers and alternators. They also asked about hobbies, extracurricular activities, culture, and parents' background.

Confirmed questions8 questions
  • Can you answer basic questions about Power Systems?
  • Can you explain what a one line diagram is?
  • Can you provide a basic diagram of a substation?

Burns & McDonnell Electrical Engineer Interview Questions

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Do you have any location preferences, and if so, which cities are you interested in?

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What is a personal goal you have, and what is a professional goal you have?

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Can you share an instance where you had to be patient or humble with someone?

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What are your long-term location preferences, and what draws you to this specific location?

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Could you tell me about your specialization within Electrical Engineering and explain your reasons for choosing it?

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Can you share an instance where you had to show patience or humility when interacting with someone?

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Tell me about a short-term goal you've set and the initial steps you've taken towards it.

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Can you describe a long-term goal you have and the actions you've started taking to work towards it?

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Tell me about a personal and professional goal you have and how you plan to achieve it.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 124 Burns & McDonnell interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 50%
Technical 29.6%
Presentation 14.8%
Other 4.3%
Group 1.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 40.3%
Average 54.8%
Difficult 4.8%

Candidate experience

Positive 70.2%
Neutral 21%
Negative 8.9%