Energy Engineer Interview Questions

16 Provide an example of a time when you successfully organized a diverse group of people to accomplish a task.
17 Share an experience in which you oversaw the assembly, fabrication, construction, maintenance, or modification of equipment. How did you communicate to the staff what you wanted?
18 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
19 Share an experience in which your diligence of inspecting equipment, structures, or materials helped you identify a problem or the cause of a problem.
20 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
21 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
22 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
23 Provide an example of when you set expectations and monitored the performance of subordinates. What guidance and direction did you find most effective?
24 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
25 Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful?
26 What are some long-range objectives that you developed in your last job? What did you do to achieve them?
27 Provide an experience that demonstrates your ability to manage time effectively. What were the challenges and results?
28 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
29 Tell me how you conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures.
30 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.