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Updated 29 Aug 2024

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9 interviews found

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Strong discussion on reporting
  • Q2. Budgeting related

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Q1. Diff between forecasting and budgeting, sale of assets and their effects in fs, provision for doubtful debt entry, unrealised/ realised gain and loss meaning, what are we check if there is any diff between budgeted and actuals like in 'ee c... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Accounting related questions

Senior Financial Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Diff between forecasting and budgeting, sale of assets and their effects in fs, provision for doubtful debt entry, unrealised/ realised gain and loss meaning, what are we check if there is any diff between budgeted and actuals like in 'ee c... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One must have command over every line in their CV. Apart from these one can prepare questions on pipe networks, pond grading, corridor modelling, calculation of pipe sizes, grading etc. And most important...
Round 2 - Design Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Practice pipe network, pond grading, etc.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Just the formalities

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just keep patience.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
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. Explain your previous job
  • Q2. Whats SOM explain
  • Ans. 

    SOM stands for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, a renowned architectural and engineering firm.

    • SOM is a global architectural, urban planning, and engineering firm known for iconic buildings and structures.

    • They have designed famous buildings such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the One World Trade Center in New York City.

    • SOM is known for their innovative and sustainable design solutions.

    • The firm was founded in 1936 and has o

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Structural Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 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 four corners to shift the cog. 3. SFD ... read more
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CDM Smith interview questions for popular designations

 Senior Financial Analyst

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 Civil Engineer 2

 (1)

 Civil Engineer-Highway/Roadway

 (1)

 Engineering Student

 (1)

 Merchandiser

 (1)

 Safety Engineer

 (1)

 Structural Engineer

 (1)

Merchandiser Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 29 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Cheta chicken broth
  • Q2. Frozen uff tiffen iron
  • Q3. Coven green coffee guided guided
  • Q4. Coffee hii gg driven Griffin Uddin gym
  • Q5. Rrb hugged gg gg rrb Tristan Uddin

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for CDM Smith Merchandiser interview:
  • Kuchh
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Jankari

Merchandiser Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Tell me about technical aspects about merchandising department
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the main unit processes involved in water treatment?
  • Ans. 

    Main unit processes in water treatment include coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.

    • Coagulation: Chemicals are added to water to destabilize particles and allow them to clump together.

    • Flocculation: Gentle mixing to encourage the particles to form larger flocs.

    • Sedimentation: Flocs settle to the bottom of a tank due to gravity.

    • Filtration: Water passes through filters to remove remaining ...

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  • Q2. Name some advanced water treatment processes.
  • Ans. 

    Some advanced water treatment processes include reverse osmosis, UV disinfection, and advanced oxidation.

    • Reverse osmosis: uses a semi-permeable membrane to remove ions, molecules, and larger particles from water.

    • UV disinfection: uses ultraviolet light to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in water.

    • Advanced oxidation: uses powerful oxidants like ozone or hydrogen peroxide to break down organic and inorgani

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Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for CDM Smith Engineering Student interview:
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Water Treatment
  • Advanced water treatment
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn A to Z of water and wastewater engineering. Even advanced treatment processes are important.

Engineering Student Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are the main unit processes involved in water treatment?
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Billing Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Aug 2022

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How to job timeing and which place
  • Q2. How can i doing my job
  • Q3. Please show the job titllw

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for CDM Smith Billing interview:
  • Tally
  • Accounting
  • Purchase
  • Installation
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My english was not good I need good activiety person and

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 2 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 - Client Interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basically its a client interview for me

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing to be worried . Prepare well and do it confidently.

Safety Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the safe distance of excavations from a a truck
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2017. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Normal How much you will get stem Monthly package

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips:


Skills: Decision Making Skills
Duration: <1 week

Civil Engineer-Highway/Roadway Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1-length on one rail. 2-types of rail in india 3- ductility of bitumens. 4-how many sleepers in 13m rail. 5-which load are carrying on the rail when train running.
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

14 Questions

  • Q1. 1.Tell me about yourself ?
  • Q2. 2.what kind of input required for single line diagram?
  • Ans. 

    The input required for a single line diagram includes information about the electrical system components and their connections.

    • Information about the electrical system components such as generators, transformers, switchgear, and loads

    • The connections between these components including the type of connection and the ratings of the equipment

    • The voltage level of the system and the type of system grounding

    • The protective devi...

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  • Q3. 3.Motor Feeder & Power Feeder requirements?
  • Ans. 

    Motor feeder and power feeder requirements are essential for electrical design engineers to ensure proper functioning of electrical systems.

    • Motor feeder requirements include selecting the appropriate motor size, voltage, and current rating.

    • Power feeder requirements involve determining the load requirements and selecting the appropriate cable size and voltage drop.

    • Proper coordination and protection devices such as circu...

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  • Q4. 4.Hazardous area classification? What is Temperature Class? How do we categorized hazardous area?
  • Ans. 

    Hazardous area classification involves categorizing areas based on the presence of flammable gases, vapors, or dusts.

    • Hazardous areas are classified based on the likelihood of the presence of flammable substances.

    • Temperature Class refers to the maximum surface temperature of equipment that can be used in a hazardous area.

    • Hazardous areas are categorized into zones based on the frequency and duration of the presence of fl...

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  • Q5. 5.Why we take 1.25 FLA for circuit breaker? 1.5 times for Contactor?
  • Ans. 

    1.25 FLA is taken for circuit breaker and 1.5 times for contactor to ensure protection against overloading and short circuits.

    • 1.25 FLA is the maximum current that a circuit breaker can handle without tripping.

    • 1.5 times FLA is taken for contactor to ensure that it can handle the inrush current during motor starting.

    • This also provides protection against short circuits and overloading.

    • For example, if the full load current...

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  • Q6. 6.What is Percentage Impedance? Importance in short circuit current? Calculate short circuit current?
  • Ans. 

    Percentage Impedance is a measure of the voltage drop in a transformer during a short circuit. It determines the ability of the transformer to withstand short circuit currents.

    • Percentage Impedance is the ratio of the rated voltage of a transformer to the short circuit current at its terminals, expressed as a percentage.

    • It represents the internal impedance of the transformer and is usually provided by the manufacturer.

    • A...

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  • Q7. 7.Protection schemes for Transformer & Generator?
  • Ans. 

    Protection schemes for transformers and generators.

    • Overcurrent protection

    • Differential protection

    • Distance protection

    • Restricted earth fault protection

    • Backup protection

    • Buchholz relay protection

    • Thermal overload protection

    • Under/over voltage protection

    • Neutral grounding protection

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  • Q8. 8.How do we calculate Cabel sizing? Formula for Voltage drop? How do we calculate resistive & Inductive drop? Why do we limit voltage drop to 5 percent?
  • Ans. 

    Cable sizing is calculated using the formula for voltage drop, which takes into account resistive and inductive drop. Voltage drop is limited to 5% to ensure efficient power transmission.

    • Cable sizing is determined by calculating the voltage drop using the formula: VD = (I * L * R * 2) / 1000

    • Resistive drop is calculated using Ohm's Law: Vr = I * R

    • Inductive drop is calculated using the formula: Vi = I * X

    • Voltage drop is ...

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  • Q9. 9Earthing Calculation? Standard used for earthing calculation? Resistance in substation ? Resistance for lightning protection?
  • Ans. 

    Earthing calculation standards and resistances for substation and lightning protection.

    • Earthing calculation involves determining the resistance of the earth electrode system.

    • The standard used for earthing calculation is IEEE 80.

    • The resistance in substation should be less than 1 ohm.

    • The resistance for lightning protection should be less than 10 ohms.

    • Factors affecting earthing calculation include soil resistivity, electr...

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  • Q10. 10.motor contribution to the short circuit current?
  • Ans. 

    The motor contribution to the short circuit current is significant and needs to be considered in electrical design.

    • The motor's impedance affects the short circuit current level.

    • The motor's starting current can cause a significant increase in short circuit current.

    • The motor's location in the electrical system can affect its contribution to the short circuit current.

    • The motor's size and type can also impact its contribut...

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  • Q11. 11.Types of Contactor? Maximum efficiency of Transformer?
  • Ans. 

    Types of contactors include AC, DC, reversing, and definite purpose. Maximum efficiency of transformer depends on load and design.

    • AC contactors are used for alternating current circuits

    • DC contactors are used for direct current circuits

    • Reversing contactors are used to reverse the direction of current flow

    • Definite purpose contactors are designed for specific applications

    • Maximum efficiency of transformer is achieved at fu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. 12.What is non linear loads ? Difference between non linear loads & linear loads?
  • Ans. 

    Non-linear loads are electrical devices that do not have a linear relationship between the voltage and current.

    • Non-linear loads draw non-sinusoidal current waveforms.

    • They can cause harmonic distortion in the electrical system.

    • Examples of non-linear loads include computers, televisions, and variable speed drives.

    • Linear loads have a linear relationship between voltage and current, such as incandescent light bulbs.

    • Linear

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  • Q13. 13.Lighting calculation? What is light loss factor ? What is utilisation factor ? Formula ? Minimum lux required in substation ?
  • Ans. 

    Explanation of lighting calculation, light loss factor, utilisation factor, and minimum lux required in substation.

    • Lighting calculation involves determining the amount of light required in a space.

    • Light loss factor is the reduction in light output due to factors such as dirt, dust, and aging of lamps.

    • Utilisation factor is the ratio of light received by a surface to the total light output of the lamps.

    • Formula for lighti...

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  • Q14. What is Apfc ? What is series reactor ?
  • Ans. 

    APFC stands for Automatic Power Factor Correction. Series reactor is a device used to limit current flow.

    • APFC is a system that automatically corrects the power factor of an electrical network.

    • It uses capacitors to improve the power factor and reduce energy consumption.

    • Series reactor is a device that is used to limit the flow of current in a circuit.

    • It is used to protect equipment from overvoltage and to reduce harmonic...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Prepare & write HR questions & answers for confidence. That provides extra edge for ex. Salary expectations, Tell me about yourself, why do you want left current organization etc
2.Prepare & analyse your CV thoroughly and prepare questions from that.
3.Be confident

CDM Smith Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in CDM Smith interview?
CDM Smith interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the CDM Smith interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for CDM Smith 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 CDM Smith. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at CDM Smith expect are Civil 3D, R12, Accounts Receivable, REVIT and Oracle E - business Suite.
What are the top questions asked in CDM Smith interview?

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