Is it hard to get hired at Salas O'Brien?

Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Salas O'Brien as 52.6% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.55 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Mechanical Designer Engineer and Project Engineer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Engineering and Director of Operations roles were rated as the easiest.

How long does it take to get hired at Salas O'Brien?

The hiring process at Salas O'Brien takes an average of 18 days when considering 38 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Senior Mechanical Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Engineering roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 60 days).

Where can I find Salas O'Brien interview experiences by job title?

Mechanical Engineer (15) ; Structural Engineer (10) ; Designer (8) ; Project Manager (6) ; Engineer (5) ; Design Engineer (3) ; Electrical Engineer (3) ; Project Engineer (3) ; Architectural Designer (2) ; Associate Vice President (2) ; Contract Administrator (2) ; Electrical Design Engineer (2) ; Electrical Designer (2) ; Electrical Engineering Intern (2) ; Human Resources (2)

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based on 46 ratings - Updated May 14, 2026

Average interview difficulty

Mostly positive interview experience

How others got an interview

80%
Applied online
Applied online
9%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
6%
Other
Other
3%
Recruiter
Recruiter
3%
In Person
In Person

Interview search

46 interviews

Associate Project Manager Interview

Aug 29, 2025

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Salas O'Brien (Bethesda, MD) in Jun 2023

Interview

The interview process was multi step and included sessions with multiple team members and Human Resources and asked questions about previous experience and intended career growth. Interviewers also shared position requirements and team culture.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

I was asked about how my previous experience was relevant to the position opening.

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Not Discolosed Interview

Jun 8, 2025

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Salas O'Brien

Interview

The interview was weird. Only asking what I have and what I prefer. It only lasted 8 minutes. It's like just filling out the hiring form themselves and not from myself. Also, just pass along to the related team to make decision.

Salas O'Brien response

Thank you for sharing your experience. In some cases, our team conducts brief screening calls to clarify application details and determine next steps in the interview process. We appreciate your interest in Salas O’Brien and wish you all the best in your job search.

Energy Engineer Interview

Jun 8, 2025

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied through other source. I interviewed at Salas O'Brien

Interview

My process was pretty straightforward, I had a phone call with the hiring manager and then came in for an in person interview. The interview was mostly behavioral with a few technical questions regarding thermodynamics. I was asked what my go to karaoke song was.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What is your experience in energy?

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Salas O'Brien response

Congratulations on your offer, and thank you for sharing your experience! It sounds like you had a well-rounded interview, with our team valuing both technical skills and a strong cultural fit. Hopefully that karaoke song gets some use. Welcome to the team—we’re excited to have you on board!

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