Application Process & Interviews at Northrop Consulting Engineers

Applied on Linkedin, invited for a quick call to discuss the role, followed by an in-person interview and received confirmation of the job a few days later. Very easy and accommodating given I was overseas at the time and had to set up the call via zoom.

two interviews as an undergrad. Standard technical questions but I think at that time they cared more about whether I suited the company socially/personality wise

Interview process was professional and asked relevant questions about the role

I was interviewed by two senior people where I talked about my previous work experiences, skills I can bring to company, my career goals and how it aligns with Northrop. This was then followed by a series of situational and scenarios-based questions.

There are two interviews - one for character and one for technical ability.

It includes administrative questions and technical questions.

The hiring process involved an initial screening call, followed by two interviews with people from the relevant management team. It was a comprehensive process, and everyone was super friendly trying to gauge your interests and if you are the right fit for the culture.

The interview involved an in person interview, which included a mix of behavioral and technical questions. The interviewers were friendly and supportive, which helped to ease any nerves.

Interview process both assessed soft skills and hard skills as well as tested my ability as a structural engineer.

I was accepted as an undergraduate in 2022. The application selection process was very competitive and was done by HR. Interview process was done by engineers to see if the candidates are good fit to the company. I think this strategy is very good to assess whether a candidate has the aptitude and sufficient basic knowledge to join the company.

Hiring process was very smooth and quick compared to other places. HR organized everything well and is prompt to answering questions.

Seemed pretty straight forward when I did it. Was very smooth and seemless

After Northrop's recruitment received the CV, they followed up with a call to discuss what I wanted from the company, about what my future goals were. After that they asked me to visit the office and speak to the Electrical engineers for an in person interview.

Interview was when I was an intern, so not very rigorous or formal.

The interview process was straight forward. It contains a phone interview, with 2 in-person interviews, if successful. In the interview, you are asked some situational and technical questions. The interviewers were very friendly and made me less nervous during the process.

Kept up to date with my progress, fast turnaround with an offer, all interviewers gave lots of time to show what the company has to offer. Was able to get in touch with any other questions.

One phone screening, two in-person interviews with the different levels of managers for my chosen discipline. Very easy and streamlined.

The first interview is asking some technical questions about what I learnt in the university and share my experiences. The second interview is meeting with the principal structural manager in the office and share my experiences to him.

There's usually two sages of interviews: First, you will be interviewed by very experienced company staff who will assess your theory as well as some me practical questions to test your ability how approach a problem. In the second interview, you be interviewed by another group of senior staff to reassess you. They are very friendly which give a confidence and a feel at home.

Interview process when i applied consisted of 2 interviews with multiple leaders. I was asked about technical and non-technical questions, and even took the time to explain technical questions i was not sure about.

My experience both in industry and uni, some typical interview questions and some specific sustainability questions.

technical structural and civil questions, explaining concepts and on the spot answers. What I do in my free time and what I have previously done etc

About my past experience, why I wanted to join Northrop, why I wanted to do remedial engineering, and some technical questions.

Some questions asked are; Why do you want to join Northrop. What skills can you bring. Tell me a time about "....". What do you want to learn here. What are your career goals (long and short term).

Software, standard and management

Questions were tailored around my resume, intern and university experience. e.g. my experience working with other disciplines.

Graduates are expected to complete a test

In my interviews, I was asked a mix of behavioral and technical questions. Some behavioral questions included: "Can you describe a time when you worked as part of a team?" and "How do you manage competing deadlines?" The technical questions involved scenarios where I had to discuss how I would approach structural design challenges, such as analyzing load paths or ensuring stability in a particular structure. They were looking to see how I approached problems and applied engineering principles.

I was asked questions that helps interviewers to get to know about me, my background and my personality. Then I was asked basic technical questions that tested my basic knowledge and problem-solving skill. The more challenging technical questions are aimed to see how I solve problems with or without guidance.

Why do you want to work for us? What experiences do you have? How do you see yourself in 5 years time.

Biggest strength and weakness, a time where I have worked with some one I didn't get along with

Tell us about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, how did you overcome your weakness or what measures are you taking to overcome your weaknesses, a situation in university where you convinced others to use your thought process as the best way to overcome the hurdle etc

About my passions, my ability to work in a team, and my expectations from a company.

Some technical questions includes talking about concrete spalling, produce bending moment diagrams, how does steel reinforcement corrode etc.

Technical questions and soft skill questions

Mostly was asked about my educational and working background and history.

What do you learn in university? such as bending moment and shear force diagrams. What engineering software do you use before? What would be your personal goal in the 5 years?

Tell about myself. Challenge and how I overcame them. What I see myself in the long term. Some practical questions about theory of structural behaviour and action diagrams of beams and frame.

Just your general interview questions and some technical engineering related questions

Technical questions. Questions about myself like hobbies, favourite band etc. I was asked when I had to explain a difficult concept and how I explained it, which I thought was a unique question.

Prepare by going over the requirements of the specific role and ensuring they align with what you would like to do in a career. Go over typical interview questions and come prepared with answers and examples of past experience whether from uni or the industry. Be personable and ensure you also use the interview to ask any questions you have and assess if the role is a good fit for you.

Read up on basic engineering concept and ensure you have a clear understanding of civil design. Read up on Northrop and what they have designed/constructed so you know what type of work is expected. Be confident and positive and promote yourself as a social personality

Research the role, maybe research a few projects we have worked on. Show that you are interested and willing to learn.

Be confident and revise your past work experiences that align with Northrop's values and project.

Read up on the company. Be friendly, culture fit is important. Have a look back over your uni notes before your interview.

Be prepared.

Just be yourself! It's hard to pretend and not sustainable in the long run. You want to ensure you are a good fit for the team, but that they are also a good fit for you and meet what you want out of a company. I recommend really thinking about why you want to get into the field you are applying for, and having an idea of the work environment that you would thrive best in.

Practice fundamentals of your area

My advice for candidates applying to Northrop would be to prepare thoroughly, not just for the technical aspects, but also to show how you can collaborate and communicate effectively. Make sure to review fundamental structural engineering concepts and be ready to discuss real-world applications. I used the STAR method to prepare for my interview and I think that was really useful

Study statics before going into the interview. You will be tested.

Don't be nervous and just be yourself, do a bit of reflection on what you want to accomplish when joining the company, compile all the achievements and activity that you've done in the past, and prepare what you want to talk about in the interview during the introduction stage. For the technical questions, prepare for the basics from university course and for the more experienced candidates, it's better to reflect back on past project and lesson learned). Learning how to use softwares and automate processes are very invaluable skill to have and would definitely boost success in the application and interview process.

Prepare for technical questions, sharpen your engineering knowledge.

Be yourself by showing you are a peoples people.

They usually wouldn't ask technical question, they want to see the energy and the enthusiasm a candidate would bring to work. Speak confidently. Bring questions of your own that you would like to ask them. Think of this as normal conversation amongst people of industry.

Teamwork, relationships, and culture seem to be a big part of the job. So if you can match the vibe of your manager, your work will benefit greatly from that. If you can show that you can work effectively in a team, they are happy to train you in other aspects of your job you might not be totally confident in - such as technical or consulting.

Be ready for the interview by going through university materials that is relevant to your role. Be yourself during the interview.

General technical knowledge from university & soft skills you have gained in workplace experience prior.

I would say preparing what you learnt in university if you are graduate. Knowledge is important for the graduate as you won't have too much experiences on your discipline. And most important thing is to relax before and in the interview, it would be an easy one!

Be confident. Feel positive. Be prepared for interview.

Have an appreciation for the values of Northrop as they are taken seriously. Practice up on your related technical questions, and find ways to show your passion