I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at American Electric Power (Columbus, OH) in Dec 2019
Interview
I applied online, HR representative contacted me to set up the time for phone interview, Then I had the interview with the Future boss, Senior engineer, & HR representative.
The interview was divided into three sessions;
1. Resume screen session and talking about education, work experience, & training,
2. Technical questions, &
3. Behavioral Questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Resume screen session and talking about education, work experience, & training
2. Technical questions
2.1 Difference between schematics and wiring diagram
2.2 What do you know about (protection schemes, breaker failure schemes)
2.3 How would you scope a job that requires P&C design and specs
2.4 Main and backup protection relays for different equipment out in the field
2.5 What software do you use for short circuit analysis, design,..
2.6 What kind of relays that you've worked on or you exposed to
3. Behavioral Questions
3.1 Why do you want to work for us?
3.2 How do you see your self in 5 or 10 years from now?
3.3 Have you ever trained a coworker
3.4 Describe a challenge you had at your work and how did you resolve that?
3.5 What your three best skills you are bringing to the company