Burns & McDonnell Civil Graduate Engineer Trainee Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Descriptive type questions
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Q2. Bending moment and shear force diagrams
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Q3. Questions from strength of materials
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Q4. Structural analysis
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Q1. Technical questions
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Q1. Which column takes more load short or Long Column
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Q2. What kind of pressures will impose on the water tank walls during seismic
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Q1. Primavera, cost control
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Q2. About Employee engagement, training
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Q1. Levels of P6, Float, Critical activities
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P6 is a project management software used for scheduling, Float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project, Critical activities are tasks that must be completed on time to prevent project delays.
• P6 is a software used for project scheduling and management

• Float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the project deadline

• Critical activities are tasks that have z...read more
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Q1. What is minimum gap between two structures for seismic point of view
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Minimum gap between two structures for seismic point of view is typically around 1.5 times the height of the taller structure.
• Minimum gap is usually 1.5 times the height of the taller structure to reduce seismic interaction.

• This gap helps prevent collision or structural damage during an earthquake.

• Building codes and regulations may specify minimum gaps for seismic safety.

• Example: If one building is 100 feet tall, the m...read more
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Q1. Describe Projects handled
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Managed various projects including software development, system integration, and process improvement.
• Led a team in developing a new software application for streamlining customer data management

• Implemented system integration solutions to improve communication between different departments

• Executed process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure pr
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Q2. Expectations from career
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Continuous learning, growth, challenging projects, leadership opportunities, work-life balance
• Continuous learning and skill development through training and certifications

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Challenging projects that allow for problem-solving and innovation

• Leadership opportunities to mentor and guide junior team members

• Maintaining a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout
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Q1. Current compensation
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Q2. Variable compensation
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Q1. Basics of civil engineering with main focus on strength of materials, structural analysis and design
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Q2. Bending moment diagrams
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Q1. Basics from every subject
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Q2. Strength of materials andstructure analysis
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Strength of materials and structure analysis involves studying the behavior of materials under various loads and analyzing the stability and strength of structures.
• Understanding material properties such as stress, strain, and elasticity is crucial in analyzing the strength of materials.

• Structural analysis involves determining the internal forces and stresses in a structure to ensure it can support the applied loads.

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Q1. General questions about acadamic and other
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Q1. Whate are different bus bar schemes?
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Bus bar schemes are different ways of connecting bus bars in power systems.
• Single bus bar scheme

• Double bus bar scheme

• Main and transfer bus bar scheme

• Ring bus bar scheme

• Breaker and a half scheme

• Mesh bus bar scheme
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Q2. What are the equipment sequence for any line bay?
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The equipment sequence for any line bay starts with the circuit breaker and ends with the transformer.
• The circuit breaker is the first equipment in the sequence.

• Next comes the isolator switch.

• After that, the earth switch is operated.

• Then the line disconnector is opened.

• Finally, the transformer is disconnected from the line.

• The sequence is reversed when the line bay is put back into service.
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Q1. What you want to leave your current organization?
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Q2. Are you comfortable to relocate to another city?
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