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Updated 27 Jan 2023

SMEC Design Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regarding Uplift, overburden pressure. Overturning,
  • Q2. Regarding types of tanks and conditions, crackwidth criteria and conceptual questions from code and methodology for designing a structure, how loads calculated, Hydrodynamic stress ??

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just go through basic concepts and latest Codal provisions.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic fundamentals of plumbing and fire fighting system.
  • Q2. Fire pump room single line diagram and working.
  • Ans. 

    A fire pump room single line diagram illustrates the components and flow of water in fire protection systems.

    • Includes main components: fire pump, controller, water supply, and discharge piping.

    • Fire pump types: centrifugal, positive displacement, each suited for different applications.

    • Controller manages pump operation, ensuring automatic activation during fire alarms.

    • Water supply sources: municipal water, tanks, or rese...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Fire pump technical data sheet detail.
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Plumbing and fire fighting NBC code Standard etc.

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion.
  • Q2. Why to join our organisation.
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to join your organization for its innovative projects, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional growth.

    • Innovative Projects: Your organization is known for cutting-edge technology, such as the recent AI-driven solutions that enhance user experience.

    • Collaborative Culture: I appreciate the emphasis on teamwork, as seen in your recent cross-departmental project that improved product delivery times...

  • Answered by AI
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 Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Use of shunt relay in acb.
  • Ans. 

    A shunt relay in an ACB is used to provide protection against overcurrents by diverting excess current away from the main circuit.

    • Shunt relay is connected in parallel with the main circuit of the ACB.

    • It detects overcurrents and activates to divert the excess current through a shunt path.

    • This helps in protecting the main circuit from damage due to overcurrents.

    • Shunt relays are commonly used in Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is coc in hvac.
  • Ans. 

    CoC in HVAC stands for Certificate of Conformance, which is a document certifying that a product meets specified requirements.

    • CoC in HVAC is a Certificate of Conformance that ensures a product meets specific requirements.

    • It is often required in HVAC projects to ensure quality and compliance.

    • CoC may include details such as product specifications, testing results, and manufacturer information.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Biological oxygen demand and Carbonic oxygen demand in STP Plant.
  • Ans. 

    Biological oxygen demand (BOD) and Chemical oxygen demand (COD) are important parameters in wastewater treatment plants.

    • Biological oxygen demand (BOD) is a measure of the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material in water.

    • Carbonaceous oxygen demand (COD) is a measure of the amount of oxygen required to oxidize all the organic and inorganic matter in water.

    • BOD is a ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is voltage monitoring relay.
  • Ans. 

    A voltage monitoring relay is a device that monitors voltage levels and triggers an alarm or protective action if the voltage exceeds or falls below a set threshold.

    • Monitors voltage levels in electrical systems

    • Triggers alarm or protective action if voltage exceeds or falls below set threshold

    • Used to protect equipment from damage due to voltage fluctuations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Working principle of wtp plant.
  • Ans. 

    WTP plant works on the principle of physical and chemical processes to remove impurities from water.

    • Water enters the plant and goes through processes like coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.

    • Coagulation involves adding chemicals to water to make impurities clump together.

    • Flocculation helps in forming larger particles called floc for easier removal.

    • Sedimentation allows the floc to sett...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is your daily and monthly Reports.
  • Ans. 

    I provide daily and monthly reports on project progress, issues, and key metrics to track performance.

    • Daily reports include updates on tasks completed, challenges faced, and plans for the next day.

    • Monthly reports summarize overall progress, budget status, and any potential risks or delays.

    • Reports may also include key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project milestones achieved, budget variance, and resource utiliz...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - keep mind relax interview time. And focus your daily work activities .
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2023. 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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. LT Side Equipments
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction & Salary
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. No good questions
  • Q2. Asking nonsense questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not apply here. They think they are very smart by asking you the questions which is not in your parameter.they have their fevoreit candidates. Interviewer was so rude .
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous roles and responsibilities, reason for leaving the previous job
  • Q2. What are the activities, you have handled
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussing the overall experience technically
  • Q2. Various activities, about steel, manpower management, procurement
  • Q3. Cranes, concrete pumps, RMC, vendor management, followup with different consultant and dept, coordination and correspondence.
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This was also technical round, Challanges faced on last project
  • Q2. Project details of all executed projects
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to change, expectations and the type of project you have done so far, & final negotiation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared about you previous experience, the roles and responsibilities. And technically sound.
Be confident

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Related to building &infrastructure execution

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Detail execution process, billing related issue, contractor issue, material problem, hr related queries, technical interview

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What projects i had done in Bachelors?
  • Ans. 

    I completed various projects during my Bachelor's degree, including a design project for a new bridge and a research project on renewable energy.

    • Designed a new bridge using CAD software

    • Researched and implemented renewable energy sources on campus

    • Collaborated with classmates on a group project to improve campus sustainability

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where i did my 6 months internship?
  • Ans. 

    I completed my 6 months internship at ABC Engineering Firm, where I gained hands-on experience in project management and design.

    • Internship at ABC Engineering Firm

    • Focused on project management and design

    • Hands-on experience gained

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was fresher, so they usually ask me about my university projects and my final training.
Tips: It will be good if you relate your projects with the company profile.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Previous project breif and some technical from fire protection system and electrical.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview it was good and the most important thing i was shared a true answer regarding previous project, i will very thankfull to mr.kunal sharma who has shared my resume to cushman.tx....
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round and related to experience

SMEC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in SMEC Design Engineer interview?
SMEC interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the SMEC interview process are Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for SMEC Design 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 SMEC. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at SMEC expect are Design, Adams, Fashion Designing, Hydro Power and PSpice.
What are the top questions asked in SMEC Design Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the SMEC Design Engineer interview -

  1. Regarding types of tanks and conditions, crackwidth criteria and conceptual que...read more
  2. Regarding Uplift, overburden pressure. Overturni...read more

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