McDermott Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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McDermott
Data Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a first call with HR about salary, why I'm interested in Mcdermott, and some general HR stuff, also visa questions. Second call was with the hiring manager, team members, and the project manager, where they talked about the project.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your past experience.
- Do you have any general HR questions?
- Why are you interested in Mcdermott?
McDermott
Project Planner
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
We started with a quick chat with HR, and then I had a meeting with the actual project team. We talked a lot about how I've planned schedules before, worked with different teams, and managed when things got tricky with resources or timelines. They also asked some 'what if' and 'tell me about a time' questions about meeting deadlines and keeping everyone in the loop.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you manage situations where a project falls behind schedule and what steps do you take to get it back on track?
McDermott
Graduate Electrical Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The first round was technical with competency questions from the teams, which went well, but the interviewer was a bit demotivating. After that, I was invited for an HR interview in person, but they didn't even offer to cover travel expenses. The interview itself went well, but then they ghosted me.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- How are your communication skills?
- Can you discuss electrical engineering basics?
- Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult colleague.
McDermott
Mechanical Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process for this role was structured and professional, with several stages to assess technical abilities, past experience, and how well I'd fit into the company culture. They communicated well and gave me good feedback after every round. The interviewers were both professional and friendly, checking my technical skills and if I was a good cultural fit. The whole thing took about 3-4 weeks from start to finish.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your experience working in diverse cultural settings?
McDermott Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from McDermott interview reports.
“What is the formula for the maximum bending moment on a simply supported beam?”
Read reports →“Where is the location of the maximum bending moment on a simply supported beam?”
Read reports →“During a floatover, how is the load shared between the LMU and DSU when steel meets steel?”
Read reports →“Considering the minimum and maximum drafts a barge can have during loadout, what are the highest and lowest tide levels at which the operation can proceed?”
Read reports →“What are the accelerations a modular structure experiences during land transport on a truck trailer?”
Read report →“How do you figure out if a barge is suitable for a floatover operation?”
Read report →“Can you provide a pictorial representation of PSV reaction force application?”
Read report →“Can you explain the differences between Exd, Exe, and Exi protection methods?”
Read report →“Could you explain the various loadings considered for a pipe-rack in the design phase?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 144 McDermott interview reports.