Burns & McDonnell Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Burns & McDonnell.
Burns & McDonnell
Design Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Technical Behavioral
So the Burn and McDonald interview process begins with an online test, and if you pass that, you move on to an offline technical interview. After that, if you do well, there's a final offline HR interview. If you get through all that, they'll send you an offer letter. That's pretty much it.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain the single line diagram for electrical power generation?
- What are TDU Switch gears and protection systems?
Burns & McDonnell
Engineer
Intern Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a recorded interview, the first round. They asked me simple questions about what I'm looking for in the role, and general info like my graduation details, where I live, any work experience I have, schools I went to, and if I've taken the FE exam.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- What is your motivation for seeking employment at Burns & McDonnell?
- Could you describe your expectations and desired outcomes from this internship position?
- Can you provide details regarding your anticipated graduation date?
Burns & McDonnell
Design Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding Technical
The interview started with an aptitude test, which included verbal and technical questions. There was also an English essay task, where I had to write about an industrial problem, or topics like global warming or educational importance. After that, a technical interview focused heavily on electrical machines (AC/DC machines, generators, transformers, their types, applications, and differences), switchgear basics (like MCBs and MCCBs), electrical panels (MCC, PDB, VFD, their uses and differences), basic electrical laws, and power systems (generation, distribution, transmission). They also asked about skin effect and Ferranti effect, including when and why they occur, and the application of electrical machines.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Were there verbal reasoning questions?
- Were there technical questions?
- Did you have to write an English essay about an industrial problem?
Burns & McDonnell Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Burns & McDonnell interview reports.
“What is the Ferranti effect and when does it occur?”
Read reports →“What is the skin effect and when does it occur?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the single line diagram for electrical power generation?”
Read reports →“Can you describe the different types of circuit breakers like MCB and MCCB?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the nameplate details for a transformer and a circuit breaker?”
Read report →“What are the basic concepts of electrical panels such as MCC, PDB, and VFD, where are they used, and what are their differences?”
Read report →“What are the basic concepts related to generation, distribution, and transmission in a power system?”
Read report →“Could you explain the different types of AC/DC machines, generators, and transformers, including their applications and differences?”
Read report →“Did you write about global warming or the importance of education in the essay?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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