Master 30 Civil Engineer interview questions covering design principles, project management, and technical problem-solving.
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This will be a very common interview question for internships and entry-level civil engineering positions. At this early stage of your career, companies aren't necessarily as interested in your technical engineering knowledge as they are about your willingness to learn and fit in the company culture. They'll be able to bring you up to speed on the ins and outs of actually working in the field after college, but they want to make sure you're enthusiastic and eager to learn as a young engineer. Companies are looking for people who are truly passionate about their work as engineers and are in it for more than a paycheck.
"As long as I can remember, I've been fascinated with bridges and skyscrapers --- structures that seem to defy gravity and stand as a testament to our human ability to solve impossible problems. I just marvel at some of our iconic bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge or Brooklyn Bridge that were built without computers and modern engineering software. So, studying civil engineering seemed like a natural fit for me, and I've concentrated my studies within the major in structural engineering. I have loved studying and learning about structural engineering and can't wait to start my career."

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Written by Josh Sadlock
30 Questions & Answers • Civil Engineer
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