Kimley-Horn Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 87 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Kimley-Horn.
Kimley-Horn
Civil Engineer
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
My experience interviewing with Kimley-Horn was great. It started with a recruiter call and then there were two formal interviews. Everyone I spoke with was approachable and enthusiastic about their work, and they made me feel comfortable sharing my experiences while learning more about the firm’s collaborative environment.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a project where you faced problem-solving or design challenges and how you came up with a solution.
Kimley-Horn
Civil Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Group Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
After meeting Kimley-Horn at a university career fair, I was invited to apply online for roles I was interested in. I had a chill phone interview, and then got to visit the office that liked my profile. I had two 40-minute interviews there, one with the boss and one with the director, to learn about the team. Then, we had lunch at a sushi place with some newer hires. Talking to them gave me a good feel for the company culture and what it's like to work there. I got an offer the next day and start next year.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What experiences do you have?
- What is your motivation for joining Kimley-Horn?
Kimley-Horn
Civil Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
HR reached out about jobs. Started with a phone screen about my interests. Took 2 months to hear back for a phone interview. It went well. Another month passed, then I got an in-person interview. They asked about me, my interests, and projects. After a month and a half, I followed up. HR wanted to talk and said I'd be a better fit for another department since I wanted to switch disciplines. Still waiting to hear back about that. Communication was really bad and slow. HR was inefficient and it felt like they didn't value my time. If they saw me as an asset, my best fit shouldn't matter. The whole process was poorly managed and the outcome was bad.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me a bit about yourself?
- What is it about our discipline that interests you?
- What sort of hobbies do you have?
Kimley-Horn Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Kimley-Horn interview reports.
“What makes you want to pursue a career as a structural engineer?”
Read reports →“Can you list the top three reasons you'd want to join Kimley-Horn?”
Read reports →“Can you help us identify the clients you anticipate serving, the types of projects they undertake, the engineering budget for these projects, and your projected market share over the next five years?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you took a risk and did something outside your usual routine?”
Read reports →“What are your strategies for managing both school and work responsibilities?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance when you received constructive criticism and how you handled it?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had to persuade someone to take an action they were hesitant about.”
Read report →“Are you leaning more towards a technical role or a project management role?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your project experience with wastewater treatment?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 87 Kimley-Horn interview reports.