PCL Construction Field / Application 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 PCL Construction.
PCL Construction
Field Engineer
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a 30-minute video call, and they mainly asked me about my resume and some behavioral questions. The interviewer also asked about my background and personal interests outside of my career.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
- What are your career aspirations for the next 5 years?
- How would your peers describe your working style?
PCL Construction
Field Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
PCL is a general contractor that's growing a lot in the U.S. market and seems to have a different, less ego-driven approach than most U.S. contractors. My interview was casual, like a conversation. The interviewer gave me positive feedback, saying I was 'on the top of my list.' However, about a month later, I got a rejection letter saying they wouldn't decide for another 3 months. My peers were told the same but got rejections sooner. PCL then called some of those peers, after the three months, who had already been rejected. It was a strange process. I like PCL, but their hiring practices don't seem to match their business quality.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your responsibilities during your internship?
PCL Construction
Field Engineer
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, I talked with the HR director, and then a few days later I interviewed with a Construction Manager. Each took less than an hour. It was a chill interview process, and they asked stuff like why I want the job, why I'm a good fit, and what I'd do in different construction-related scenarios. After that, there was a drug test.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The night before a big concrete pour, you discover the rebar is tied incorrectly, not as per the contract documents. What's your course of action?
PCL Construction Field / Application Engineer Interview Questions
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“The night before a big concrete pour, you discover the rebar is tied incorrectly, not as per the contract documents. What's your course of action?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between leadership and management?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you saw someone on site not wearing their PPE/hard-hat?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you know about PCL?”
Read reports →“What action would you take if you observed an unsafe behavior?”
Read report →“Would you be okay with relocating to different cities frequently?”
Read report →“What improvements do you want to see?”
Read report →“What activities do you enjoy doing outside of your studies?”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you are studying [insert major here] and what your favorite class is?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 33 PCL Construction interview reports.