
Burns & McDonnell Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Burns & McDonnell.
Environmental Scientist
The Burns & McDonnell interview experience was professional and insightful. They focused on technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and behavioral competencies. It felt welcoming, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and fitting into the company culture.
- Describe a situation where you were responsible for safety during fieldwork or a project.
Environmental Scientist
The whole thing was a virtual interview, then a call with the hiring manager, and then an in-person interview where I had to do a 10 minute presentation about myself and my career aspirations. The recruiter was super helpful in setting everything up and giving me info to get ready for each part.
- What motivates your interest in joining Burns & McDonnell?
Environmental Scientist
So after applying and passing the resume screen, the very first step is this pre-recorded virtual interview. It has like 10 questions in total, and you get two tries for each question before you submit it. Once you start a question, you've got about 20 seconds to read it, and then the recording starts. You answer it, and then you can watch your video back. If you mess up the first try, you can go for a second attempt, but you can't review that one because it just submits automatically. The questions are pretty basic, and only like two are actually about the company or the position.
- What motivated your choice of major/degree?
Burns & McDonnell Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Burns & McDonnell interview reports.
“Can you explain what a consultant does?”
Read reports →“What led you to pick your major?”
Read reports →“What motivated your choice of major/degree?”
Read reports →“Considering all the companies out there, why did you decide to apply to Burns and McDonnell?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your experience with wetland delineation.”
Read report →“Why did you decide on your current degree and what are your plans moving forward?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in joining Burns & McDonnell?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for seeking employment at Burns & McDonnell?”
Read report →“Regarding your degree choice, could you tell me why you picked it and what your future aspirations are?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Burns & McDonnell interview reports.