SYSTRA Interview Questions
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Principal Engineer
Staff Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
There were 3 rounds total. First, I talked to HR. Then, I had a technical and strategic chat with the Rail Systems Director. Lastly, I interviewed with the Asia Vice President. Everyone was nice, professional, and respectful. The interviews went well and were pretty structured, with good back-and-forth discussions about expectations and our roles.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share your experience in your area of expertise?
- Describe how you'd manage a challenging, unique situation in your field with a strict deadline.
- What are your professional aspirations and career goals?
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Graduate Consultant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Other Technical Group
Applied online and then did a recorded interview answering some questions. Next, I was invited to an assessment day in their London office with 9 other people. It had a team building activity, a technical interview, and a short test. The process was pretty quick and friendly. I didn't get a rejection or feedback though, which was a bit disappointing.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What design guidance might be used when planning a highways project?
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MEP Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I was contacted via Linkedin. I had an interview for the position, but at that time they were still researching profiles. After 2 months, I had an interview with the Manager and the Directorate as a second phase. Then another Manager contacted me for the third phase. I really liked the interviews, but since it took too long, I had already accepted a job at another company by the time I got to the third phase.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your professional journey?
- What are your biggest projects?
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Geotechnical Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
From the start, it was clear this wasn't going to be a back-and-forth chat. They told me they'd talk about the company for a bit and then grill me with technical questions. This was a bummer because there wasn't much time for me to shine. The technical part felt like an interrogation, not a conversation. The questions were okay, but the vibe was off. I felt judged the whole time and couldn't just be myself. I was hoping to chat about the company and role, and share my own experiences and passion, but it felt more like an interrogation.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you explain the process for designing a retaining wall?
- Walk me through the earthworks process.
- What's your approach to evaluating slope stability?
SYSTRA Interview Questions
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“What command is used to list files in Linux and Windows?”
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Read reports →“Could you explain the difference between TCP and UDP?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the difference between quicksand conditions and liquefaction, and also what the effect of the water table is on the bearing capacity of soil?”
Read reports →“What design guidance might be used when planning a highways project?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about the basics of thermodynamics?”
Read report →“What information do you have about Systra?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join A&M?”
Read report →“What improvements would you like to bring to the urban transport sector?”
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Across all 73 SYSTRA interview reports.