Los Angeles Water and Power Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Los Angeles Water and Power.
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
Mechanical Engineer
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and then interviewed at a conference, where they actually gave out same day job offers. You're gonna be interviewed by senior engineers who have been with the firm for a while. They really want to get to know you as a person and what you are really passionate about.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why LADWP and why Mechanical engineering
Los Angeles Water and Power
Mechanical Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process included a first scored interview followed by an in-person interview. There was a lot of paperwork and email responses needed. They sometimes took 24 hours to respond to questions where they already had the paperwork. In my case, I never got an email with the outcome. I was calling every two weeks, but they didn't give me the contact for the hiring manager, making the person I spoke with unhelpful. I called a week or two late, and they never told me if I would have gotten the job if they had emailed me. They just said to try again next time.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What would you do if a pump you're working with started making a loud, unusual vibration?
- How would you handle a conflict with your manager if you disagreed about your work?
Los Angeles Water and Power Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Los Angeles Water and Power interview reports.
“What is the statement of the first law of thermodynamics?”
Read reports →“When can Bernoulli's principle be applied, and under what conditions can it not be used?”
Read reports →“What is Bernoulli’s equation and under what conditions can it be applied or not applied?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the first law of thermodynamics?”
Read reports →“What defines the axes of a pump curve?”
Read report →“Regarding transferring water from a lower to a higher point, what kinds of head losses must be accounted for?”
Read report →“What are the three modes of heat transfer, and can you give examples of each?”
Read report →“Can you explain the Rankine Cycle as it applies to power generation?”
Read report →“How would you describe the flow when using two centrifugal pumps in parallel?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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