Norfolk Southern Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
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Norfolk Southern
GIS Analyst
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I spoke with an HR Rep. who wrongly stated the job qualifications. I confirmed multiple times if I met the minimum requirements. When the interview was over, I went back to the HR Rep. and they acted like I was in the wrong.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you know Java or any other programming languages?
Norfolk Southern
GIS Analyst
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Got contacted by a third-party recruiter. About two weeks later, they set up a Webex interview. I got a list of interviewers, but the hiring manager didn't show up. Three people asked me general questions, but the Webex quality was so bad I could barely see them, especially one guy whose lighting was really off. In the end, I didn't even get a response from the recruiter about the job. Not sure I'd apply again.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience with GIS?
- What is your understanding of data conversion and projections?
Norfolk Southern
Transportation Engineer
Intern Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After talking to a rep at a university career fair, I got a call later that day for an interview the next morning. It was a one-on-one interview where the interviewer seemed to be assessing my confidence and interest in leadership. He made me feel comfortable and explained the next steps. He encouraged me to apply online to take an online quiz. About a week after applying, I received a link for a quiz that felt like SAT questions mixed with scenario-based questions related to the position. A week after that, HR contacted me about moving forward. I had to watch an online presentation on a set date. Then, I was flown to ATL for interviews with an engineer and another intern representative. The whole process took about 30 days. I was offered a Structures Engineer Intern position, which was different from what I initially applied for. While it was a great experience with a seemingly great company, I was concerned about the potential for long hours (60+ per week) in a role I wasn't as interested in.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your leadership style?
- What leadership roles have you held?
- Tell me about a time you faced and overcame a challenge.
Norfolk Southern Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Norfolk Southern interview reports.
“Which class do you like the most?”
Read reports →“Have you used GDBs before?”
Read reports →“Do you know Java or any other programming languages?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of data conversion and projections?”
Read reports →“Are you able to and willing to work outside in difficult conditions?”
Read report →“What is your most significant weakness?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your experience with GIS?”
Read report →“What leadership roles have you held?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you faced and overcame a challenge.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Norfolk Southern interview reports.