Norfolk Southern Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Norfolk Southern.
Norfolk Southern
Mechanical Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The first interview was online using Hireview. It had several prompts where I could record my answers twice. The questions asked were relevant to the job and pretty direct. The website said I needed to use at least 30 words, so that's why there are so many here.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Regarding relocation, field work, and on-call availability, what is your stance?
- Can you describe a time you managed a dangerous situation in a prior role?
Norfolk Southern
Mechanical Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
I applied online and then had a pre-recorded video interview, followed by a Skype interview. The first two parts were okay, though I'm not a big fan of pre-recorded video interviews. The Skype interview had two people, one a mechanical engineer and the other from HR. The HR person was distracted, often looking at their phone and leaving the computer, which was disruptive. They were also very blunt and almost rude. It was later in the day, maybe they were tired, but it wasn't a good impression for someone representing the company.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you elaborate on experiences from your resume?
- Can you provide examples of your behavior in certain situations?
- Could you describe the outdoor aspects of this role?
Norfolk Southern
Mechanical Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The hiring process was quite long, mostly because my application was submitted 9 months before the start date, which is just how they structure things. I went through a total of 4 interviews: one 1:1 meeting, followed by two phone interviews, and then a final panel interview with three employees. All questions were behavioral, and the assessment involved reading comprehension rather than typical "what would you do if" scenarios.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you had to complete a task even though your teammates were not good collaborators.
Norfolk Southern Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Norfolk Southern interview reports.
“Would you be open to relocating for this position?”
Read reports →“How do your colleagues perceive your leadership style?”
Read reports →“What are your goals for working at Norfolk Southern?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for applying to NS?”
Read reports →“Describe a situation where you had to complete a task even though your teammates were not good collaborators.”
Read report →“Are you comfortable with being on-call?”
Read report →“Regarding relocation, field work, and on-call availability, what is your stance?”
Read report →“Could you describe the outdoor aspects of this role?”
Read report →“Describe your leadership style.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Norfolk Southern interview reports.