Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Manager and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Manager and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock takes an average of 25 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Manager had the quickest hiring process (on average 25 days), whereas Manager roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 25 days).
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I applied through university. I interviewed at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (Rhode Island, NY) in Feb 2026
Interview
I did once phone screen so far. About 30 minutes, talked of my experience to make sure I was good fit for the role that they are hiring for. It should be about 2-4 weeks before they complete the rest of their phone screenings and I will know if I made it to the next round of interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk about your previous experience working and in school
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (Houston, TX) in Jan 2025
Interview
Initial HR Screening. A phone or virtual screening with HR focuses on:
Background and relevant experience
Interest in GLDD and the dredging/marine construction industry
Availability, location, and compensation expectations
Hiring Manager Interview:
This is usually a more in-depth interview (virtual ) with the hiring manager and includes:
Role-specific technical questions
Behavioral questions (safety, teamwork, problem-solving)
Discussion of project environment, stakeholders, and expectations
Additional Interview:
For some roles, especially management or corporate positions, candidates may meet with VPs .
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Interview
Basic interview questions, the interview overall was very chill interviewers were very understanding and easy to talk to. A lot of young people work in the field, so it is easier to have stuff in common with them.