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Jacobs Engineering Group Assistant Highway Design Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 20 Apr 2021

Jacobs Engineering Group Assistant Highway Design Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I was interviewed before Apr 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Most questions were asked based on the projects I had mentioned in my cv. So be ready they will ask you questions depending upon your work experience. Some questions are from basics of highway and some que...

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Geometric design,rotary, intersection designing
  • Q2. General HR questions. Y to join this company? How long will u continue with us? Goals ? Strengths ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: We all are good in reasoning and aptitude part but time management should be done properly. Questions taking too much of time should be left immediately.Civil Engg part consists of basic civil engg questions. If you know the method you will do it else not.
Tips: Time allocation is the main key to crack written exam.
Duration: 2 hrs minutes
Total Questions: 120

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Really tough experience. Every topic was asked at full depth.Some of the questions Interviewer explained to me as if he is teaching me in a class.
Tips: Speak to the point because speaking too much can be injurious to your interview.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was good .Everything went smoothly
Tips: Speak what comes to your mind there itself.Dont prepare HR questions.

General Tips: Dont try to be oversmart. Be the way you are. Speak what you know. Have faith in yourself.
Skills: Technical skills, Communication skills
College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Motivation: This is one of the best firm in he field of designing. You cannt get better exposure anywhere except Atkins.
Funny Moments: The time interviewer was explaining things to me, it was like i am in a class.That was good moment and there itself i realized that i am going in a good firm. Exceptionally knowledgeable Personalities.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the skills in highway
  • Ans. 

    Skills in highway engineering include knowledge of design software, project management, problem-solving, and communication.

    • Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D

    • Strong project management skills to oversee construction projects

    • Problem-solving abilities to address challenges like traffic flow optimization

    • Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the standard of Sub-grade
  • Ans. 

    The standard of Sub-grade refers to the quality and strength of the soil beneath a road or pavement.

    • Sub-grade is the layer of soil beneath the road base and pavement layers.

    • It should be compacted to a specified density to provide a stable foundation.

    • The standard of sub-grade is determined by conducting tests like Proctor compaction test and CBR test.

    • The sub-grade should have adequate drainage to prevent water from weak...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is chechnical need of highway
  • Ans. 

    Highways are needed to provide efficient transportation for people and goods, reduce traffic congestion, and promote economic growth.

    • Highways provide a safe and efficient way for people and goods to travel long distances

    • Highways help reduce traffic congestion in urban areas by providing alternative routes

    • Highways promote economic growth by connecting businesses to markets and consumers

    • Highways play a crucial role in em...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Machinery,Staf&Public sefy,Only Used Required Materials But Not Work Place Materials Besttege ets.
  • Q2. Sub.top,gsb,wmm,dlc, pqc,dbm,bc,curb, drain, w-metalbim,rfi, level sheet, billing, ets.

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I Hereby Declare That The Above Mentioned Details Are True To The Best Of My Knowledge.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Roundabout Design
  • Q2. OpenRoads working procedure
  • Ans. 

    OpenRoads is a civil engineering software used for designing and analyzing transportation infrastructure.

    • OpenRoads allows for 3D modeling of roads, bridges, and highways.

    • It includes tools for surveying, terrain modeling, and drainage design.

    • The software also has features for analyzing traffic flow and safety.

    • OpenRoads can integrate with other civil engineering software such as MicroStation and InRoads.

    • The working proce...

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  • Q3. Previously worked projects

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and prepare every word you mentioned in your CV
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions based on the highway engineering
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If your basics are clear, the chances of selection is high. At assistant level (exp 2-5) they dont go deep in the softwares.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is specific gravity of cement
  • Ans. 

    Specific gravity of cement is a measure of its density compared to the density of water.

    • Specific gravity of cement typically ranges from 3.10 to 3.16.

    • It is an important property of cement as it helps in determining the quality and strength of concrete.

    • Specific gravity is calculated by dividing the density of cement by the density of water.

    • Higher specific gravity indicates higher density and better quality of cement.

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Telephone questions road work
  • Q2. Telephone questions
  • Q3. Telephone questions
  • Q4. Telephone questions road work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Highway
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

No GD

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Base question for civil

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 3 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 - Group Discussion 

Senior highway engineer (road construction work)

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Any question I am ready for interview
  • Q2. Technical or non technical
  • Q3. Any question please information

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