McDermott Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at McDermott.
McDermott
Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The manager will first review your CV and then ask you to talk about your past experiences. They'll cover the scope of work, expectations, and provide some background on the company's projects and accomplishments.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you explain your past work experiences?
- Please describe your work scope and expectations.
- Tell me about your projects.
McDermott
Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
there are an 2 interview: 1/ In person interview with engineering head. focuses in technical aspect and asking in depth engineering knowledge. 2/ second interview is only a well rounded test taken in person. Question focuses on theoretical engineering concepts
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What units are used for viscosity?
- Can you perform a mass balance?
McDermott
Project Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process kicked off with folks from the US. The first interview was with a recruiter from the US, and after that, there were two more interviews, one with a manager from the US and another with a manager from Mexico.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How many years of experience do you have?
- Tell me about your experience in construction.
McDermott Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from McDermott interview reports.
“What units are used for viscosity?”
Read reports →“Can you perform a mass balance?”
Read reports →“In what ways can engineering costs be reduced for a complex project?”
Read reports →“What are some of the company's achievements?”
Read reports →“What led you to pursue a career in engineering?”
Read report →“Can you describe your experiences working as a site engineer?”
Read report →“Are you willing to work long hours, overtime, or on weekends?”
Read report →“How many years of experience do you have?”
Read report →“What are you looking for in a job?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 McDermott interview reports.