Pape-Dawson Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pape-Dawson.
Pape-Dawson
Civil Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was great, they are very nice and flexible with scheduling. Everyone I spoke to seemed really outgoing and enthusiastic. They do take a while to respond to emails, which is understandable given they're busy, but it's a bit tough when I have deadlines for other offers.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you tell me why you decided to pursue civil engineering?
- What attracted you to our company specifically?
- What are your career aspirations?
Pape-Dawson
Transportation Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was an online interview via Microsoft Teams. The interviewer was very nice and asked questions, and at the end, she asked if I had any questions. She did mention they are looking for someone social as they are a very family-oriented company.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What three words would your former employer use to describe you?
- Describe yourself without using engineering or school-related terms.
- Tell me about your favorite project.
Pape-Dawson
Transportation Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I met with several people one-on-one, not in a group, and the order didn't matter. I was given a tour of the office, and that was it. I was asked a few questions. The most unprofessional part was when the employees discussed Mr. Pape's religion, which I found inappropriate for a job interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about your weaknesses?
Pape-Dawson Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Pape-Dawson interview reports.
“What is the meaning of family to you?”
Read reports →“Why did you choose civil engineering as your field of study?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me why you decided to pursue civil engineering?”
Read reports →“What three words would your former employer use to describe you?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your hobbies.”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Could you provide a detailed introduction about yourself?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career aspirations?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Pape-Dawson interview reports.