Thornton Tomasetti Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Thornton Tomasetti.
Thornton Tomasetti
Design Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
it was a pretty standard interview process, where they asked me some technical questions, and also some questions about why I decided to study structural engineering, and if I hadn't picked that, what else I might have gone for.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain the BMD and SFD diagrams for a portal frame analysis?
- What led you to choose structural engineering?
- If structural engineering wasn't your path, what other subject would you have pursued?
Thornton Tomasetti
Project Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I had a Zoom call with the hiring managers. We talked about my past work experience and my work as a PhD candidate. They explained the projects the company has and the type of work I might be doing.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you discuss technical aspects of your past projects?
- Tell me about the projects this firm has.
- What kind of work can I expect here?
Thornton Tomasetti
Design Engineer
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a very casual and easygoing conversation with the two interviewers. I really enjoyed talking about the job and what my role would entail. I do wish they had communicated the status of my application more clearly, though.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you possess a US Visa?
Thornton Tomasetti Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Thornton Tomasetti interview reports.
“What is a floor diaphragm?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between a lateral system and a gravity system in buildings?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the BMD and SFD diagrams for a portal frame analysis?”
Read reports →“Can you explain concrete framing post tension modeling?”
Read reports →“Do you possess a US Visa?”
Read report →“Are you familiar with AutoCad?”
Read report →“If structural engineering wasn't your path, what other subject would you have pursued?”
Read report →“What led you to choose structural engineering?”
Read report →“What knowledge do you have regarding the construction industry, such as proposals, CDs, and CA?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 Thornton Tomasetti interview reports.