I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at KPFF (Los Angeles, CA) in Oct 2019
Interview
I applied on the KPFF website, and It took around 3 weeks to get interview. I interviewed in Los Angeles. The overall interview processes were great, and there were three panels, one was for explaining interview process and touring the office, and the other two appeared later for technical exams and some behavior questions. All of them were so friendly and easy to talk. The overall experiences were positive and great.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Draw SFD & BMD, some of structural behavior questions, and material mechanics questions. The questions were for testing how well you understand about the structural engineering.
Applied online. They got back to me for an interview 2 weeks later. They asked basic technical questions so study for those. The interviewers were really nice and they helped if you didn't understand something.
The interviewers first introduce the culture and the environment of the office, then have a set of technical problems, includes steel and concrete design and basic statics. After finishing the problems, you will need to discuss your answer with them. Finally, there are some behavior questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you want to apply for the company and why should they hire you. Technical questions are not difficult but I suggest you do go over some basic concept before the interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at KPFF (Sacramento, CA) in Jan 2020
Interview
Fair and typical questions you would expect, followed by a structural quiz covering basic topics of structural analysis and design. Not a difficult interview I would say, which was done by the principal of the location's office.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you want to go into structural engineering?