Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Junior Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Associate Engineer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I sent in my resume after meeting HR at a campus fair. About four months later, HR got in touch. First, I talked to an HR analyst who asked me some standard STAR method questions, like about my leadership style and why I'm interested in the public sector. Two weeks after that, the department reached out for another interview. This one was with two directors, and it followed the usual STAR method but leaned more towards technical skills. They asked me about databases and how I would analyze things.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you tell me something about databases?
- What are some methods you'd use for analysis?
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Associate Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview was very professional. They started with some questions about my coursework knowledge. Then it moved on to standard behavioral questions and questions about my past experiences. The interviewers made me feel comfortable during the whole process. They did a great job explaining the position and what the key aspects of the job are. I was pretty shocked when I got a rejection letter because I thought the interview went really well. I had interned there before, so it was even more surprising. Still, the process was a really positive experience and I was happy to get the chance. I didn't realize until I got to the interview that they were only hiring one person for each department.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you explain a Refrigeration Cycle and illustrate it with a T-S Diagram?
- What are the four laws of Thermodynamics?
- Describe a situation where you had a conflict with a coworker and how you handled it.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Associate Engineer
Entry Average No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The first interview was a screening with HR. They asked basic, simple questions from a rubric, and it seemed very structured. About two weeks later, I was contacted for a second interview with the mechanical department. They asked similar questions, focusing on thermodynamics and heat transfer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the parts of a refrigeration cycle?
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Junior Engineer Interview Questions
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“What are the four laws of Thermodynamics?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the parts of a refrigeration cycle?”
Read reports →“Could you explain a Refrigeration Cycle and illustrate it with a T-S Diagram?”
Read reports →“Given 15 years of design experience, this wasn't terrible, but they provided an RFI to respond to. I can see how most people might not like being put on the spot with something like that.”
Read reports →“Could you tell me something about databases?”
Read report →“What are some methods you'd use for analysis?”
Read report →“What aspects of your internship here did you find most enjoyable?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had a conflict with a coworker and how you handled it.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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