I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Burns & McDonnell in Nov 2018
Interview
After applying online Burns contacted me via email to set up a phone interview. We disscussed the responsibilities that fall on day to day tasks. We also discussed alternative positions in the company to try and match my skills within Burns and McDonnell.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What have you done to overcome problem when working with a team?
Good and straightforward, they didn't have much of a reaction during the interview. In heavy industrial engineering, "no reaction" often means "no objections." Silence during the interview and throughout the process.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Burns & McDonnell (Raleigh, NC) in Oct 2025
Interview
The interview process included making a 10-15 minute long presentation about myself and my experience, followed by a 45 minute long interview. I was then taken to get lunch with the team to be able to ask questions to them in a more casual setting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time when you made a mistake and how did you fix it?
Panel Interview followed by one on one. The interview process typically involves a phone screening, followed by in-person interviews. Candidates may be asked about technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit, with assessments or case studies.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to describe a time when I faced a challenging problem at work and how I solved it, focusing on my approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
Mechanical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Burns & McDonnell with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 76% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Engineer roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 17 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Burns & McDonnell overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Burns & McDonnell as a Mechanical Engineer according to 17 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 26%
Group panel interview: 17%
Presentation: 13%
Background check: 9%
Drug test: 9%
One on one interview: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Other: 4%
Personality test: 4%
Skills test: 4%
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