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Updated 2 Jun 2024

COWI Structural Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic concepts from bmd and sfd
  • Q2. Seismic analysis & Shear wall concept
  • Q3. Steel Truss concept
  • Ans. 

    Steel truss is a structural framework designed to support loads over a long span.

    • Steel trusses are commonly used in bridges, roofs, and other structures to provide strength and stability.

    • They consist of straight members connected at joints, forming triangles to distribute loads efficiently.

    • The design of steel trusses involves considerations such as span length, load requirements, and material properties.

    • Examples of ste...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Assignment 

Basic structural analysis and design concepts, basic geotechnical questions on foundation design and codal provisions.

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude and character assessment test

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question based on our answer to aptitude test

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Hard core techanical
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
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Coding Test 

It depends on the region, for me they conducted tool test in the 1st round.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical questions on previously done projects
  • Q2. About software and tool proficiency

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident about your work( for experienced guys)

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,
My contract no -XXXXX
Please sir information me

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Seismic design of building, criteria, type of checks in building with respect to seismic, analysis approach
  • Q2. Pile and foundation detail, structural system in building, shear wall, dual system implications
  • Q3. Steel structure- Class of section, connection detail, slender member design criteria
  • Q4. Building irregularities type
  • Q5. Nature of scope of work performed, understanding of coordination approach, software knowledge

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Analysis of frames
  • Ans. 

    Analysis of frames involves determining the internal forces and stresses in the members of a structural frame.

    • Frames are analyzed using structural analysis methods such as the method of joints or method of sections.

    • Internal forces such as axial, shear, and bending moments are calculated for each member.

    • Stresses are then determined using the material properties and cross-sectional area of each member.

    • Frame analysis is i...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Questions direct from book, this company mainly focused on book, you have to know Is codes and reasons behind every clause like, at the beam support why minimum striups spacing is 6d . You have to k...
  • Q2. How moment is transfer from beam to column, In I section what is the main work of web Check points for. Designing of beam column sab foundation What is dynamic analysis Difference between fundamental tim...
  • Ans. 

    Structural Engineer interview questions on moment transfer, I section web work, beam-column-slab foundation design, dynamic analysis, bending theory, neutral axis, balanced section, etc.

    • Moment transfer from beam to column

    • Web work in I section

    • Designing of beam-column-slab foundation

    • Dynamic analysis

    • Difference between fundamental time period and natural time period of building

    • Base shear

    • Moment connection

    • PMM ratio curve

    • Theo...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in May 2023.

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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HVAC, FLS & Experience
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Software Proficiency Test

COWI Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in COWI Structural Engineer interview?
COWI interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the COWI interview process are Technical, Assignment and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for COWI 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 COWI. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at COWI expect are Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Bidding, FEMA and Google AdWords.
What are the top questions asked in COWI Structural Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the COWI Structural Engineer interview -

  1. Steel Truss conc...read more
  2. Question based on our answer to aptitude t...read more
  3. Seismic analysis & Shear wall conc...read more

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