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Bechtel Electrical Designer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 15 Feb 2025

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Electrical Designer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rajneesh sharma

posted on 15 Feb 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Cable Tray size

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Bechtel is good company for learning

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Sp3d tool test for electrical
  • Q2. What is the reference detais for tray layouts
  • Ans. 

    Reference details for tray layouts include industry standards, project specifications, and manufacturer recommendations.

    • Industry standards such as NEMA VE 1 and NEC Article 392 provide guidelines for tray layouts

    • Project specifications outline specific requirements for tray layouts based on the project's needs

    • Manufacturer recommendations provide information on the appropriate tray size, material, and installation method...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tray size types and dimensions
  • Ans. 

    Tray sizes vary depending on the application and can range from 2 inches to 36 inches in width.

    • Tray sizes are determined by the amount and size of cables or wires being carried.

    • Common tray sizes include 12 inches, 18 inches, and 24 inches in width.

    • Tray depths can range from 1.5 inches to 6 inches.

    • Tray materials can include aluminum, steel, or fiberglass.

    • Tray types include ladder, solid bottom, wire mesh, and cable tray...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Hazardous layout support document's

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Experienced persons have to say what they doing their current jobs

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Cable routing, substation layout, equipnent placing, various lighting flux levels in plant, cable trench types, hazardous zones.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study the basics, familiarise with standards
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It's ok the question are asked from the basis

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the need of earth wiring
  • Q2. To eliminate and drop the sudden fault current in the system
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. He just asked about the basis questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General knowlegde, Basic Aptitude, Domain Technical MCQ

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Genx vs Genz, Altitude and comparsion

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Components of Transformer
  • Ans. 

    Components of a transformer include core, windings, and insulation.

    • Core: Provides a path for magnetic flux

    • Windings: Primary and secondary coils for inducing voltage

    • Insulation: Prevents short circuits and ensures safety

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Question based on series and parallel resistance
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(17 Questions)

  • Q1. What is load density?
  • Q2. What will be short circuit current form 1000kVA TF (5% Z) on a panel and determine it’s CB Fault current rating? Which IEC Standard is used?
  • Q3. What will be cable size & CB rating for 50KW motor at 30m distance from panel?
  • Q4. What is CRI? (Lighting design)
  • Q5. What is UGR? (Lighting design)
  • Q6. What is Uniformity factor? (Lighting design)
  • Q7. What is maintenance factor? (Lighting design)
  • Q8. What are reflection index in rooms?
  • Q9. How to design exit sign lighting in corridor or pathways? (Lighting design)
  • Q10. How to design earthing?
  • Q11. What earth loop impedance?
  • Q12. How to design transformer room?
  • Q13. How to size cable tray?
  • Q14. How much spacing required between smoke detectors?
  • Q15. How clearance maintained with cable tray and wet service pipe ?
  • Q16. How to design CCTV system ? which cable used for CCTV?
  • Q17. What is Harmonics in transformer? What are it’s impacts on system and how to reduce it?
Round 2 - ToolTest 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Revit tool test: -Link Arch file. -Copy monitor all levels. -Create central file. -Create filter for power, lighting & cable tray. -Create workset for power, lighting. -Create view template. -Place panels ...
  • Q2. Post tool test questions. 1. What is Type & instance parameter? 2. What is view template & revit template? 3. Template file format? 4. How to do electrical distribution. 5. What is difference between navi...
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Good knowledge in electrical
  • Q2. Power system information and automation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell us about your experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction & previous company experience
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jul 2022.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. I was interviewed for Transmission & Distribution Profile Q1 - Please walk us through your CV and your roles in the various projects ? Q2 - Tell us about design calculations of EHV Cables. How you come up ...
  • Q2. Q15 - Concepts of HVDC & Offshore Connections
  • Ans. 

    HVDC is a technology used to transmit high voltage DC power over long distances. Offshore connections refer to power transmission from offshore wind farms.

    • HVDC is more efficient than AC transmission over long distances

    • Offshore connections require specialized equipment and installation techniques

    • HVDC is used for offshore connections to transmit power from offshore wind farms to the mainland

    • Examples of HVDC projects incl...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for AECOM Senior Electrical Engineer interview:
  • Grounding
  • Cable Sizing
  • Battery Charger
  • Transformers
  • Power Transmission
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview was conducted by the team whom you will join, if you clear the interview. Please be brief with your CV, Any question can be asked based on your CV. Conceptual question were asked, with no major emphasis on formulas but the understanding behind it.

Go through these topics
1. Grounding Design details
2. Battery Charger sizing step by step process
3. Cable Ampacity and SVL calculation.

Bechtel Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Bechtel Electrical Designer interview?
Bechtel interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Bechtel interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Bechtel Electrical Designer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Bechtel. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Bechtel expect are AutoCAD, Electrical Design, Microstation, Engineering Drawing and Java Spring Boot.

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