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      • Design Engineer I applicants have rated the interview process at BKF Engineers with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Design Engineer I roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at BKF Engineers overall takes an average of 24 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at BKF Engineers as a Design Engineer I according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:

        One on one interview:  38%

        Phone interview:  25%

        Group panel interview:  13%

        Skills test:  13%

        Presentation:  13%

      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

        1. Design Engineer(21) ;
        2. Project Engineer(15) ;
        3. Project Manager(6) ;
        4. Civil Engineer(5) ;
        5. Design Engineer I(4) ;
        6. Engineer(4) ;
        7. Engineer Assistant(4) ;
        8. Administrative Assistant
      (3) ;
    • Engineering Assistant(3) ;
    • Intern(3) ;
    • Senior Project Engineer(3) ;
    • Engineer II(2) ;
    • Manager(2) ;
    • Project Surveyor(2) .
    • Design Engineer I Interview

      Sep 2, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Redwood City, CA

      Other Design Engineer I Interview Reviews for BKF Engineers

      Design Engineer Interview

      Feb 20, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Santa Rosa, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at BKF Engineers (Redwood City, CA) in Dec 2013

      Interview

      First interview process is with the HR manager and it is mainly to explain the type of job and get to know you as an interviewee. The second interview is with a Project Manager.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What projects I worked on. On a scale of 1-3 how good am I with the software? Can you read a topo test. What is the elevation on a specific contour of a topo map? If their is no scale how can you determine the correct scale?
      1 Answer
      2
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at BKF Engineers (Santa Rosa, CA)

      Interview

      General process , recruiter call then interview with 3 project managers. Interview style consisted of questions from all three projects managers , more of a conversation style. You will be assigned to one of the project managers teams.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What courses did you take in school?
      Answer question

      Design Engineer Interview

      Jan 31, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at BKF Engineers

      Interview

      Easy. Interviewed with recruiter first then a in-person interview was set up with team at the office I wanted to work at. Interview with the VP and one of the principal/manager. Overall pretty easy interview. They just want to know your background and you as a person to see if you'll fit in.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      So, tell me about yourself.
      Answer question

      Design Engineer Interview

      Aug 12, 2021
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Walnut Creek, CA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at BKF Engineers (Walnut Creek, CA) in Jul 2021

      Interview

      Recruiter will call you first, and then you will be scheduled to meet with their engineer team. Finally, you will have to go in-person interview with manager and CEO at their office.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you choose BKF?
      Answer question

      Jobs at BKF Engineers

      234 jobs in United States
      Civil Transportation Engineer I / Design Engineer
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      Market Lead - Technology
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