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Updated May 2, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell
Posted May 2, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2012 (took a day)
Met with a recruiter at the university job fair. Had an interview at campus about 2 weeks later. I was called in for an onsite interview about a week or two later. Flew me out the day before, put me up in a hotel. Had to put together a presentation of myself. Interviewed/presented in front of 3 engineering managers. Had a lunch with some engineers. Met with the local HR person.
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Reason for Declining
Lack of interest in the job compared to another offer
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Assistant Civil Engineer at Burns & McDonnell
Posted Apr 27, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 (took 2 days)
HR interview over phone. Then contacted to schedule a 1on1 interview. Then a group/panel interview at HQ in KC. A day later HR called with offer.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation. Salary was above average and this was my first job so no previous salary to base negotiations on.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Business & Technology Services at Burns & McDonnell
Posted Mar 8, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2012 in Kansas City, MO (took 2 days)
I set up an interview with Burns & Mac through my campus and met with a Campus Recruiter. She was very friendly and I came prepared with the handout showing the different areas they do work in. We both came to the conclusion that I would belong in a certain division of the company.
I was contacted 5 days later about coming to Kansas City to interview for a position. I was still unaware of what the actual position was. They had me prepare a presentation (which I thought was a genius idea for a consulting firm) for the managers that I was meeting with. Although the position did not align with my goals and education, I was still taken to lunch by some other younger analysts and given the whole recruiting treatment.
Unfortunately they did not have any openings in my area, but I would gladly present and interview again if they were to open up. Burns & Mac is a great company with excellent benefits and a very nice work atmosphere.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell
Posted Dec 29, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Houston, TX (took 2 days)
Interview process consisted of two stages. A primary local event was held where one on one interviews were conducted - engineers experienced in the field were brought in and allowed for easier communication between the two parties. Some candidates were selected for secondary interviews via telephone for a more technical interview - the attention of the interviewers was hard to get, so don't expect any give and take. It seemed as they had better things to do and hiring was just a chore.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell
Posted Oct 4, 2011
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 7 weeks)
applied on line, HR recruiter called to set up a phone interview, followed by a panel interview, followed by a 1:1 interview, they called my professional references. I had to follow up a few times with HR.
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Negotiation Details
N/A
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Geologist at Burns & McDonnell
Posted Sep 14, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in Kansas City, MO (took 3 weeks)
HR first contacted me by phone to alert me of their interest, and my availabilty, and to expect a call back in a few days to set up an interview. As an out of state candidate they put me up in a nice hotel the night before and reimbursed me for mileage on my personal car at the GAO rate.
The interview consisted of a 2:1 interview with department heads followed my a 2:1 with project managers, followed by a 1:1 with HR. I was then invited to lunch with two staff geologists.
FYI Burns & Mac does have a dress code where ties are mandatory. However, between Memorial Day & Labor Day ties are optional. The senior staff was pleasant to converse with. Interview process was casual without any odd questions. Talking points were about my experience, their projects and what was expected from the successful candidate.
The staff geologists had nothing bad to say, although neither had ever worked for another firm. Only red flag was from possible poor project management where not all hours worked on a project could be used due to budget constraints.
Employee owned, ESOP program, good bonuses. They did tell me that their salaries are considered low, but they feel that their bonuses and ESOP make up for that.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell
Posted Mar 26, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Kansas City, MO (took 4+ weeks)
First contact at university career fair. One on one interview the next week. A month later contacted for an on site interview at the headquarters. The interview was a 15 minute presentation about myself and then a few short questions about my ambitions and course work.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Assistant Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell
Posted Feb 8, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 (took a day)
Burns & McDonnell, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. Our multidisciplined staff of more than 3,000 employee-owners includes engineers, architects, construction experts, planners, estimators, economists, technicians and scientists, representing virtually all design disciplines. We plan, design, permit, construct and manage facilities all over the world, with one mission in mind:
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Construction Intern at Burns & McDonnell
Posted Feb 8, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2010 in Denver, CO (took a day)
I submitted a intern request on there website. I got a call a month later for a phone interview and we scheduled a time. Sure enough right at 1pm I got a phone call. Some of the questions. When did you have to lead? What is your GPA? What course work have you enjoyed the most? Same old questions. Waiting to setup with a face to face interview.
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Engineering Intern at Burns & McDonnell
Posted Oct 28, 2010
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 (took a day)
The recruiters held an information session the day before holding mass interviews. The interview was not difficult. Behavioral and experience questions, including "describe a time when you went above and beyond what you were asked," "describe a time you had to work with someone difficult. How did you handle it and what is your relationship with that person like now?" and "why are you the best candidate for this position?"
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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