Great Company for New Grads - Project Engineer Shell Employee Review

5.0
Dec 19, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work-life balance, flexibility, maternity/paternity leave (16/8 weeks), competitive pay, interesting projects,

Cons

Slow Company level decision making, 401K contribution is much lower than industry, vacation (2 weeks) is lower than industry

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5.0
Mar 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, work life balance, and benefits

Cons

Boom and bust cycles with oil price

4.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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