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WSP Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 1,186 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
70.6% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at WSP.

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Water Resources Intern

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Had a 1 hour zoom interview with two junior engineers and one senior engineer. They asked typical interview questions like strengths, weaknesses, why you want to work here, and a challenge you've overcome. It was pretty standard. They also asked how the internship would align with my career aspirations.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Could you tell me about your greatest strength?
  • What is your biggest weakness?
  • Why are you interested in WSP?
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Design Engineer

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview was kind of a mixed bag. One person was great and led the chat really well. The other interviewer though, got stuck on one question and kept asking it over and over even after I answered it well, until I said it just how they wanted. It feels like interviews should be about seeing what someone can do, and also knowing they can learn. If someone isn't meeting expectations, it's better to give them pointers than just repeat the same thing.

Confirmed questions0 questions

No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.

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Legal

Legal · nearly a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

The recruitment process, managed by an headhunter and conducted entirely in English, dragged on for several months and was quite a ordeal. It involved introductory meetings, in-person interviews in Turin and Milan, followed by further psychometric assessments. Throughout this, there were long waits of several days between each stage with no feedback. Ultimately, it seems the selection process ended without a positive outcome.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you tell me about your work?
  • Can you tell me about yourself as a person?
  • What did you want to be when you were little?
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Structural Engineer

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So after you apply, a recruiter gives your resume a once-over. Then, you'll likely have one or two chats that are mostly about your personality, what projects you've done before, and your reasons for wanting to come to WSP. A few teams might throw in a quick technical chat or a task to complete, but a lot of the interviews are pretty chill and focused on your resume. If your references check out and it feels like a good match for everyone, then you'll get to the offer part.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What makes you want to work at WSP in particular?
  • Can you give us a clear and personal answer that demonstrates your understanding of WSP's work, culture, and values?

WSP Interview Questions

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Regarding ASCE 7-16, could you explain your method for verifying drift limits on a 10-story reinforced concrete frame building subjected to wind loads?

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Can you explain the difference between a client, a consultant, and a main con?

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What are your thoughts on how to deal with insufficient fresh air in an office space?

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Can you give an example of a big GIS project where teamwork was important?

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How do you get everyone on the same page during the proposal process?

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When faced with multiple deadlines, how do you decide which tasks to work on first?

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How would you handle a situation where a project deadline couldn't be met, specifically regarding communicating with the client about submitting unfinished or late work?

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Could you tell us a bit about how you keep up with sustainability and energy industry trends?

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Could you elaborate on your MSc and the modules included in your studies?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 1,186 WSP interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 49.3%
Technical 34.3%
Presentation 6.1%
Group 4.5%
Other 3.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 24%
Average 66%
Difficult 9.9%

Candidate experience

Positive 70.6%
Neutral 21%
Negative 8.4%

Reports by job function

Engineering 690
Operations 129
Consulting 115
Other 110
Research 38
Finance 28