It is a boys club - Engineer Shell Employee Review

2.0
May 4, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance Good location in downtown Calgary Great training Values safety

Cons

Its anglo Saxon and if you are not that, career progression will be delayed Its bureaucratic and is very time consuming to achieve great results management needs to get the head out from where it is stuck

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Good pay, work life balance, and benefits

Cons

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4.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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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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