LADWP Interview 2026 Expert
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Briefly explain how your background, experience, education have
prepared you for this position. - ANSWER ✔✔Good morning (Slight
Pause), I'm currently a full-time student graduating this spring with a
bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Prior to attending Cal State
LA, I served 5 years in the United States Navy as a weapon system
technician on a nuclear submarine stationed in Guam. My
responsibilities included the operation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of crucial electrical and mechanical weapons system
interfaces, planning and coordination of key ship operations, and
, completion of ship safety evaluations. Through my experiences I gained
important skills such as attention to detail, the ability to work under
pressure to meet deadlines, and the importance of teamwork. As I
promoted I earned the title of Lead Technician for a division of 10
personnel and finished my naval career as a Second Class Petty Officer.
My responsibilities as a technician is what generated my interest in
Electrical Engineering. After completing my tour I decided to return home
to earn my engineering degree and gain practical engineering work
experience. For the past year, I've had the opportunity to work as a
Student Engineer for the Development and Standards group at Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power. During my experience, I've
completed various assignments that include quality assurance on
material evaluations, the creation department standard drawings, and
the implementation of work flow processes to revise the Underground
Construction Standards book. Through my experiences at LADWP, I was
able to enhance my communication skills and understand engineering
work flow processes and work culture in a professional engineering
setting. I I believe that the skills I earned as a sailor in the United States
Navy, a full-time Electrical Engineering student, and a Student Engineer
have adequately prepared me for a position as an electrica
Verifed Ace the Test
Briefly explain how your background, experience, education have
prepared you for this position. - ANSWER ✔✔Good morning (Slight
Pause), I'm currently a full-time student graduating this spring with a
bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Prior to attending Cal State
LA, I served 5 years in the United States Navy as a weapon system
technician on a nuclear submarine stationed in Guam. My
responsibilities included the operation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of crucial electrical and mechanical weapons system
interfaces, planning and coordination of key ship operations, and
, completion of ship safety evaluations. Through my experiences I gained
important skills such as attention to detail, the ability to work under
pressure to meet deadlines, and the importance of teamwork. As I
promoted I earned the title of Lead Technician for a division of 10
personnel and finished my naval career as a Second Class Petty Officer.
My responsibilities as a technician is what generated my interest in
Electrical Engineering. After completing my tour I decided to return home
to earn my engineering degree and gain practical engineering work
experience. For the past year, I've had the opportunity to work as a
Student Engineer for the Development and Standards group at Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power. During my experience, I've
completed various assignments that include quality assurance on
material evaluations, the creation department standard drawings, and
the implementation of work flow processes to revise the Underground
Construction Standards book. Through my experiences at LADWP, I was
able to enhance my communication skills and understand engineering
work flow processes and work culture in a professional engineering
setting. I I believe that the skills I earned as a sailor in the United States
Navy, a full-time Electrical Engineering student, and a Student Engineer
have adequately prepared me for a position as an electrica
