HDR Interview Questions
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Design Coordinator
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
An internal recruiter reached out via email to schedule an interview with some principals and team members. On the day of the interview, two principals, one project manager, and one architect conducted the interview. There wasn't really time for any questions. The conversation mainly focused on the firm's culture, its market reach, and what it's like to work there.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe the types of buildings you've worked on?
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Electrical Coordinator
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a phone call, then a virtual interview, followed by an in-person interview, and finally an offer. Not too many technical questions, mostly about motivation and fit. They went through my resume and asked for explanations. The interviewers were really nice and personable. It was a low-stress experience. Just be ready to talk about your career goals, motivations, and how you deal with conflict and deadlines.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- How do you manage when you have several deadlines approaching?
- Can you describe your career aspirations and what motivates you?
- How do you approach and resolve conflicts?
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Project Coordinator
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process for the Project Coordinator role at HDR was pretty straightforward and not too difficult, but also not overly casual. It was a round-table discussion with several of the principals, which made it feel collaborative rather than high-pressure. They asked general background questions and project-related topics to understand my approach to coordination and teamwork.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your thoughts on sustainable design and its importance in projects?
HDR
Structural Engineer Intern
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online. About two months after applying, I received an email for an interview. Three senior engineers conducted the interview. They provided some information about the company and the job role. Following that, they inquired about my past experience with software like ETABS and asked some technical questions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you tell me about the projects you've worked on?
- Can you give me some insight into shear wall design?
- What's your past experience?
HDR Interview Questions
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“Who is someone in the field of architecture that you look up to?”
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Read reports →“When proofreading, would you feel comfortable identifying something that *might* be wrong?”
Read reports →“In what ways does your research relate to designing wastewater treatment systems?”
Read report →“How would you approach obtaining content from a busy, procrastinating subject matter expert when you need it for an article draft?”
Read report →“Are you able to walk up to 7 miles daily on different inclines and work over 8 hours a day?”
Read report →“What are your hobbies or what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on sustainable design and its importance in projects?”
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