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Black & Veatch Electrical Design Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 30 Aug 2022

Black & Veatch Electrical Design Engineer Interview Experiences

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Introduce yourself. 2. What was your role in your last organization. 3. What is the life cycle of a substation design 4. What was the voltage rating of the equipment. 5. What are the major equipments...
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Nothing in particular.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview taken by a senior person, just to have a overall view of your.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - In detail knowledge about substation design is required. Basics should be clear and better to go through your CV in detail

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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
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Valve CV Calculation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Core engineering exercise to be do before going for interview
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Technical test of 1 hr

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction - Tell us about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing electrical systems.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from XYZ University.

    • I have worked for 5+ years in the field, designing electrical systems for commercial buildings.

    • I am proficient in AutoCAD and other design software, ensuring accurate and efficient designs.

    • I have a strong understanding of electr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Technical questions about projects, internships and power systems(technical)
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic design process, BIL of Substation equipment,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare yourself to represent your knowledge in good way
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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell us about your experience
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Earthing design
  • Ans. Explain Earthing design using excel or any earthing design software
  • Answered by B.Mohammed Amjad
  • Q2. Cable Sizing calculation
  • Ans. Explain step by step procedure of Cable Sizing
  • Answered by B.Mohammed Amjad
  • Q3. How to handle designers in tough time
  • Ans. 

    Communicate openly, provide support, set clear expectations, offer solutions

    • Communicate openly with designers to understand their challenges and concerns

    • Provide support and resources to help designers overcome tough times

    • Set clear expectations and goals to keep designers focused and motivated

    • Offer solutions and brainstorm ideas together to find the best way forward

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Explain your individual contribution to the project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your resume updated which would exactly match your previous organization experience. Show your achievements
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to do job?
  • Q2. Why have you joined Electronics?
  • Q3. What is Ohm's law?
  • Ans. 

    Ohm's law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.

    • Ohm's law is represented by the equation I = V/R, where I is the current, V is the voltage, and R is the resistance.

    • It is named after Georg Simon Ohm, a German physicist who first formulated this law.

    • This law is applicable to all types of circuits, including DC and AC circuits.

    • It is use...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Testing and commissioning related
  • Q2. Work place Safety
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Circuit breakers & Switchgears
  • Q2. What's the Loto system
  • Ans. 

    The Loto system stands for Lockout/Tagout, a safety procedure used to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not started up again during maintenance or servicing.

    • Loto system involves locking the energy-isolating devices with individual lockout devices to prevent the machine from being turned on

    • Tagout involves placing a tag on the locked device to indicate that it should not be operated

    • Employees workin...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How much salary expectations

Black & Veatch Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Black & Veatch Electrical Design Engineer interview?
Black & Veatch interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Black & Veatch interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Black & Veatch Electrical Design Engineer 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 Black & Veatch. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Black & Veatch expect are ETAP, Detail Engineering, Electrical Design, Oil and Single Line Diagram.

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