
PAE Consulting Engineers Inc. Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 17 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Which role are you interviewing for?
8 roles · 17 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PAE Consulting Engineers Inc..
Electrical Intern
It was a pretty straightforward and uncomplicated process. The interviewer basically just walked me through the responsibilities associated with the roles and what would be expected of me. They also inquired about my background and any previous work that might be relevant to this position.
- Could you share a bit about yourself and your past experiences?
- Tell me about your experiences up to this point.
Engineer
I went through the interview process with PAE Company and got an offer. While I'm interested in joining, I'm pretty disappointed with the salary they offered. It was way lower than what's typical for this kind of job in the industry. It makes me wonder if they really pay competitively. It's a bummer because the job needs a good amount of skill and experience. Also, the offer didn't have much in terms of extra benefits to make up for the lower pay. So, the whole package wasn't great. I think good pay is important to get and keep good people, and this offer doesn't really do that. I'm still interested in PAE, but I hope they can rethink how they handle compensation so everyone feels valued and paid fairly for what they do.
- Tell me about your technical background and experience.
File Clerk
This was a very LONG process for a job that only pays $13 an hour. It started with an online application, then there was a first interview, followed by a security background check and a drug test. After that, I had a second interview with the office I would be working in. Then, I had to wait for the security background check results to come back before I could get an offer letter. They mentioned the start date would be two to three weeks later.
- Can you state your ability to lift 40 lbs?
- Tell me about a time you encountered a situation involving lifting 40 lbs.
Mechanical Engineer
It was a 3-round process. First, I had a video interview with the hiring manager. Then, there was another video interview with 6 people who work there, but I didn't get to talk to each of them for very long. Finally, I had an in-person interview at the office. There were some delays in communication, but they were more responsive than most engineering companies I've dealt with. I received a phone call informing me about my final non-offer, which was thoughtful.
- How would you estimate the number of stop signs in San Francisco? Walk me through your thought process.
PAE Consulting Engineers Inc. Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PAE Consulting Engineers Inc. interview reports.
“How would you estimate the number of stop signs in San Francisco? Walk me through your thought process.”
Read reports →“Can you state your ability to lift 40 lbs?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on what consulting engineering involves?”
Read reports →“Why did you decide to major in your field?”
Read reports →“What activities do you pursue in your free time outside of work?”
Read report →“What is the most interesting field you would like to work in?”
Read report →“What kind of role do you consider ideal?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you encountered a situation involving lifting 40 lbs.”
Read report →“How do you collaborate with engineers?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 PAE Consulting Engineers Inc. interview reports.