I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Burns & McDonnell (Atlanta, GA) in Mar 2022
Interview
I submitted application on company website, then interviewed online, travelled to Atlanta with a travel reimbursement, interviewed in person with a lunch following the interview to meet the current employees, and received a call two weeks after the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What experience do you have with wetland delineation?
I interviewed at Burns & McDonnell (Glasgow, Scotland)
Interview
Asked 5 interview questions, had thirty seconds to think of answers, then 4 minutes to speak. got the opportunity to answer the questions twice (retake the questions if you were not happy with first trial).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why I choose my degree and the plans for the future,
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Burns & McDonnell (Kansas City, MO) in Jan 2025
Interview
The Burns & McDonnell interview was professional, insightful, and engaging, with a focus on technical knowledge, problem-solving, and behavioral skills. It felt welcoming, with a clear emphasis on collaboration and fit within the team and company culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a time when you had to ensure safety during fieldwork or a project?
I applied online. I interviewed at Burns & McDonnell
Interview
Extremely straightforward and very responsive the entire process. The communication was always top notch and the people I interviewed with were extremely helpful and knowledgeable on what the job would entail.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why choose us? Of all the companies why Burns and McDonnell?
Environmental Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Burns & McDonnell with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Environmental Scientist roles take an average of 26 days to get hired, when considering 3 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 Environmental Scientist according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
Skills test: 25%
Presentation: 13%
One on one interview: 13%
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