SSE Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 19 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SSE.
SSE
Project Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a phone call interview where they asked common questions about my background and skills to see if I'd be a good fit. Towards the end, they got into more technical questions related to the specific area I'd be working in.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Based on your current experience, explain why you are suitable for this position.
- Can you provide some technical insights regarding the specific domain of this role?
SSE
Design Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The first step was a video call with the hiring manager and a team member. It was pretty laid-back, more like a casual conversation about my background and abilities, and learning more about the job and team. They framed it as having 6 parts covering competencies, with a brief technical bit at the end. It wasn't really about getting specific answers right, just seeing how I'd explain things. They showed some network situations and command-line outputs and asked questions about them. I didn't hear back for three weeks and wasn't selected. I'm still waiting for the promised feedback from HR.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivated your application for this position?
SSE
Design Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After my CV got screened, I had one final interview. It was with two senior design engineers and lasted about 1hr 30mins. They asked a lot of situational questions based on the company's core values, like one about demonstrating attention to safety. The interview itself felt positive, with good questions, and the interviewers seemed really enthusiastic about their work. Unfortunately, SSE never got back to me about the outcome for 5 months.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an instance where you demonstrated attention to safety?
- Describe a situation where you adhered to health and safety protocols.
SSE Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SSE interview reports.
“Can you explain what a CDM designer needs to do according to current regulations to make sure everyone on a construction project is safe and healthy during the design phase?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what BIM is using your own words?”
Read reports →“What's your interpretation or understanding of the KLD/SLD and RIIO model?”
Read reports →“What do you know about sse”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the CDM roles?”
Read report →“What is your perspective on the importance of teamwork?”
Read report →“Are you willing to travel for work?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join SSE?”
Read report →“Tell me about your understanding of CDM regulations and give me some specific examples.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 SSE interview reports.