Civil Engineer Interview Questions
Go Back1. When do you have difficulty working in a team environment?
2. How would you handle a situation where a design flaw led to a serious accident?
3. What is the best way to deal with a difficult client?
4. What should be the top priority for civil engineers today?
5. What do you think is the most important trait for a project manager?
6. Why are you interested in joining our firm?
7. What was your favorite class in undergrad?
8. How familiar are you with using AutoCAD?
9. Tell me about a time when you created a unique idea or solution, and it was rejected by your colleagues. How were you able to bounce back?
10. When have you had to think outside of the box to solve a problem?
11. When have you taken an existing process and used your own engineering judgement to make it better?
12. How do you handle stress on the job?
13. What was the most challenging team you worked with? Why?
14. What qualities do you believe are most valuable for a team?
15. What role do you generally like to take in team projects?
16. When did you realize you wanted a career as a civil engineer?
17. Tell me about an error or mistake you made because of a breakdown in communication from you or one of your team members.
18. Tell me about a time when you improved communication between yourself and a co-worker or client.
19. Tell me about a time when your communication skills greatly benefited your team.
20. Describe an ongoing problem at your current or former employer that you were able to overcome.
21. Tell me about your greatest work related accomplishment.
22. Can you talk to me about your GPA during undergraduate/graduate school?
23. What part of being a civil engineer brings you the most stress?
24. Describe a situation where you had a confrontation with a construction crew.
25. Tell me about a time when you had to work long hours to reach a project deadline. How did you handle it?
26. What's your dream project to be a part of?
27. Do you have experience using 3D modeling software or finite element software?
28. Tell me about a time when you were in disagreement with the construction crew. What was the problem and how was it resolved?
29. What part of being a civil engineer do you dislike the most?
30. What do you enjoy most about being a civil engineer?