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Updated 11 Mar 2025

Burns & McDonnell Structural Engineer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Probably HR ask about your Job Profile, ask to relocate the place, if you match with all the terms and conditions....they arrange the Virtual interview
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All basic conceptual topic of steel structure design....Base plate design fixed base..... American code study Questions...
  • Q2. Mostly ask about Earthquake load and wind load calculation as per American code.......What is sway non-sway frame....ask about Lateral Torsional buckling.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study about American codes.....wind load and earthquake load calculation.... should have an Idea about structural member alignment it's orientation so to minimise instability of structure
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to wind and seismic
  • Q2. Aisc code
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Load combination

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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regarding your project
  • Q2. Explaining the work you have done so far

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know your project very well. Work in American code is added benefit.

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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Written technical of 3 questions
  • Q2. 1. Find weight and COG of an irrrgular shape. Unit weight of member was given. 2. Calculate force required for COG shift. W load was applied at center of rectangle and we had to calculate forces at all fou...
  • Ans. 

    Interview questions for Structural Engineer

    • For irregular shape, find volume and multiply by unit weight to get weight. Divide moment of each part by total weight to get COG.

    • To calculate force required for COG shift, use moment equation. Sum of moments about any point should be equal to zero.

    • For SFD and BMD, use equations of equilibrium and moment. Draw free body diagram to show all forces acting on the portal.

    • Understan...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain barge and lifting analysis with full procedure. Various lifting factors. Support condition in barge and lifting analysis. Local check of equipment supporting beam.
  • Ans. 

    Barge and lifting analysis involves determining the support conditions and lifting factors for equipment on a barge.

    • Barge and lifting analysis is used to ensure that equipment on a barge is properly supported and can be safely lifted.

    • The procedure involves analyzing the support conditions of the barge and the equipment, as well as determining the lifting factors required to safely lift the equipment.

    • Various factors mus...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident of whatever you have written on resume.
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tower crane boom length??
  • Ans. 

    The boom length of a tower crane varies depending on the model and manufacturer.

    • Tower crane boom length can range from 30 meters to over 100 meters.

    • The boom length determines the maximum height and reach of the crane.

    • Factors such as weight capacity and wind speed also affect the boom length.

    • Some popular tower crane models and their boom lengths include: Potain MDT 98 (55 meters), Liebherr 630 EC-H 40 (40 meters), and T

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Welding rod types and welding tyoes

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am currently working at Eversendai Construction Pvt Ltd..I have 4 years experience in mechanical structural field..I m completed ndt course also..

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Precast segment of related
  • Q2. Segment launching work
  • Q3. Well foundation work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Well foundation,pier, segment cabale stayed bridge, extra dose segment, extra dose white segment

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Casting yard, precast segment
  • Ans. 

    Sir casting yard area, bed alignment of survey department properly center shuttering palet panchang,and line perfect condition,

    Precast segment- properly casting yard area bed alignment and survey department cordinate with checking proper center line, segment shuttering perfect ag pr drowning dimension, jig properly arrengement of bed area 

  • Answered by Shahwaj Khagaria

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Casting yard, precast segment, cable stayed bridge, Extra does segment, Extra does white segment, Pier table, pier head, pier cap, well foundation, double D well foundation, cast in citu, super structure,
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Conversation 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Do you have experience with basements and below ground structures
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have extensive experience with basements and below ground structures.

    • I have designed and analyzed numerous basements for residential and commercial buildings.

    • I am familiar with waterproofing techniques and soil mechanics related to below ground structures.

    • I have experience with retaining walls, foundations, and underground parking structures.

    • I have worked on projects involving deep excavations and shoring system...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basics of maths and aptitude

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics related to structural engineering
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a structural engineer with a passion for designing safe and innovative structures.

    • Graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering

    • Experienced in using software like AutoCAD and SAP2000

    • Worked on projects ranging from residential buildings to bridges

    • Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What were your projects
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects including designing high-rise buildings, bridges, and industrial structures.

    • Designed structural systems for a 30-story residential building

    • Performed analysis and design for a pedestrian bridge over a river

    • Worked on retrofitting an existing industrial facility to meet current building codes

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in your response

Burns & McDonnell Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Burns & McDonnell Structural Engineer interview?
Burns & McDonnell interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Burns & McDonnell interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Burns & McDonnell Structural 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 Burns & McDonnell. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Burns & McDonnell expect are Structural Engineering, Staad Pro, Civil Engineering, Structural Design and Foundation.
What are the top questions asked in Burns & McDonnell Structural Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Burns & McDonnell Structural Engineer interview -

  1. Mostly ask about Earthquake load and wind load calculation as per American code...read more
  2. All basic conceptual topic of steel structure design....Base plate design fixed...read more
  3. Related to wind and seis...read more

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Burns & McDonnell Structural Engineer Interview Process

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Burns & McDonnell Structural Engineer Salary
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr
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Burns & McDonnell Structural Engineer Reviews and Ratings

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4.4/5

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Job security

4.6

Company culture

4.2

Promotions

4.1

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