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Kimley-Horn
Civil Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Technical
It started with a quick 15-minute phone chat with a recruiter. They asked some basic questions to see if I was a good fit and then placed me in a department and office location based on where I wanted to work. After that, I had a panel interview that lasted about 1-2 hours. It was split into 3 rounds, with 2 interviewers in each round. They focused on different areas like technical skills, personality, and past experience. I heard back in about two weeks after both interviews, and the recruiter was really good at keeping in touch.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a class in undergrad that you found particularly challenging or disliked?
Kimley-Horn
Customer Success Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Other
So I had a screening phone call, then a zoom call interview with a couple of people. The next stage was supposedly in person at the office, but they gave me less than 24 hours notice! It was a big group of 6+ people, and 4 of them were still on video. They rushed through an office tour at the end and mentioned they had other candidates to see. After what felt like 3 rounds (or maybe 5 if you count the office part as separate rounds), they told me they were hiring someone else. Then, oddly, the job was re-listed a week later. I tried to get some feedback, but got absolutely nothing back. It was pretty disappointing for a company I used to really admire.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Multiple times I was asked, what is it that brings you joy?
Kimley-Horn
Civil Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process has multiple stages, but all the people involved were very fun. They were eager to share their own experiences as much as they were interested in hearing yours. Their main goal was to understand your personality and your awareness of different cultures. It's highly recommended to ask them numerous questions, as they are happy to provide detailed answers and all the information they can.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Regarding the design process in land development, what do you find most enjoyable?
Kimley-Horn
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview was about 2 hours long and included several short interviews with different teams, each focusing on a different part of the job. They asked a lot about my past jobs, how I communicate, and my experience in business development. Mostly, it was "tell me about a time when" type questions and "what was your role in x job?"
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share an instance where you had to engage in a challenging discussion with a colleague?
- Tell me about your past work experiences.
- How would you describe your communication abilities?
Kimley-Horn Interview Questions
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“Can you explain what a transformer is used for and how it works?”
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Read reports →“Can you tell me about a class in undergrad that you found particularly challenging or disliked?”
Read reports →“What steps would you take if a project needed to proceed but the team was unavailable?”
Read report →“What is your proficiency level with CAD software such as Microstation or OpenRoads Designer?”
Read report →“What single impact or change would you make, and how would you implement it?”
Read report →“In what ways have you participated in diversity and inclusion initiatives at your school and in your local area?”
Read report →“How would you handle getting urgent tasks from three different project managers at the same time?”
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