Skidmore, Owings & Merrill General Intern 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
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
My interview at SOM was great. The team was super welcoming and professional. They asked really thoughtful questions that let me show off my technical skills and how I solve problems. It felt more like a chat than an interrogation, which gave me a good vibe about their culture. Overall, it was a cool and inspiring experience, and I'm even more pumped about potentially joining their innovative projects.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a favorite SOM project and explain why, and also what courses you've taken that are relevant to this role?
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
They had me start with a quick self-introduction. Then, they reviewed my portfolio. They asked me some specific questions related to my portfolio and about me personally. The interview wrapped up with some positive comments on my work and a few questions regarding my software skills.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What branch are you hoping to join?
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
They are looking for grad students for internships or people with professional structural engineering experience. The interview was a panel with HR and engineers. They asked about my experience, extracurriculars, classes, and general structural engineering knowledge.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain what an LRFD system is?
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill interview reports.
“Can you explain what an LRFD system is?”
Read reports →“What do you know about SOM?”
Read reports →“Are you able to relocate for this internship?”
Read reports →“What branch are you hoping to join?”
Read reports →“Which design software programs do you know how to use?”
Read report →“Are you authorized to work?”
Read report →“What about SOM appeals to you?”
Read report →“What are your general engineering career goals?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in SOM?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 Skidmore, Owings & Merrill interview reports.