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Los Angeles Water and Power
Mechanical Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I had an online interview. They asked technical and theoretical questions, like about non-destructive testing methods and different cycles. The process was very textbook-like, and they gave you options for making statements about your experience, which should be your best chance to sell yourself.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are the various NDT methods for metals?
- Can you explain different cycles?
- Tell me about your experience in a way that highlights your strengths.
Los Angeles Water and Power
Database Specialist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Panel Background check
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral Group
I applied and after two months, they sent an email to schedule an online test. I took the test a month later and passed it. It was timed and about a technical scenario. A month after that, I got an email for a panel video interview, but it got delayed by two months. Since I didn't hear back, I emailed them and was able to schedule a video interview a month later. During the live video screen, the DEI-hired HR made several racist comments. Also, government employees made racist comments on camera during the interview, even with an HR person watching and laughing. I passed and was put on an active list. They keep reposting the same job ad even though there's an active list of passed candidates. It seems they only hire fresh graduates and DEIs based on their current employees' LinkedIn profiles. I haven't heard back since.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Los Angeles Water and Power
Electrical Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied through a job fair at my university and had one 20-minute interview with two HR staff. The interview difficulty depends on your knowledge of water and power, especially DWP's. If you have this background, it's easier. If you were a LADWP intern, it's really easy. The water and power questions are crucial. As this is a city agency, results take 1-3 months and are scored. Scoring below 90% means waiting a year. Around 80% might get considered later if your list hasn't expired, but anything below 80-90% has a very low chance.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How difficult was the interview based on your knowledge of water and power processes and architectures?
- How much do you know about DWP's water and power processes and architectures?
- Were you a LADWP intern?
Los Angeles Water and Power
Student Engineer
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied in November 2022, and LADWP departments started calling me back in mid-January 2023. The interviews varied by department: some were in person at LADWP in DTLA (30-40min), some via Webex (30min), and others were phone calls (10-15min). There wasn't much time to ask questions. I interviewed with 2-4 managers and senior engineers who asked 5-8 questions. Mostly behavioral/situational, but some departments included basic technical questions. One department showed me a circuit to calculate current. If you didn't hear back within 1-2 weeks after the interview, you were out, though some departments were kind enough to respond within a week. I'm not sure how many interns they hire; one group only took one.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Could you introduce yourself and talk about your educational background?
- Describe a situation where you had a disagreement with a coworker or team member.
- What was your specific role in a past project?
Los Angeles Water and Power Interview Questions
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