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McElhanney interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.7 / 10Based on 36 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at McElhanney: what each round tests and compensation by level.

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At a glance

4.7/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.7 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 58% of companies we track.
2
Role guides
36
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$130k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the McElhanney interview?

Aggregated from 36 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy15%
Medium82%
Hard3%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
64%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

23 offers across 36 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
88%positive
Positive 88%Neutral 9%Negative 3%
02 · Topic breakdown

What McElhanney actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Project Management (Lifecycle/Delivery)
100%
Civil 3D
95%
Client Management
95%
Technical Background & Work Experience
91%
Mentorship
91%
Civil Engineering Domain Knowledge
87%
Team Collaboration
87%
Water and Wastewater Engineering
83%
Municipal/Local Government Domain Knowledge
79%
Indigenous Client Engagement
75%
Communication Skills
75%
Leadership Style
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions McElhanney interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Project Manager
$110k-$150k
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Software Engineer
$105k-$155k
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04 · Compensation

What McElhanney pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $130k
Level$100kTotal comp range$200kTotal
All levels
Base $105k-$155k
$105k-$155k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

McElhanney interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the McElhanney interview?

Candidates most commonly rate McElhanney interviews as medium, based on 36 reported interviews. About 64% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does McElhanney pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at McElhanney ranges from roughly $105k to $155k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does McElhanney test in interviews?

McElhanney interviews most often cover Communication Skills, Project Management (Lifecycle/Delivery), Civil 3D, Client Management, and Technical Background & Work Experience. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at McElhanney?

Dataford has interview guides for 2 roles at McElhanney, including Project Manager and Software Engineer.

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