Good place to work, but limited advancement - Engineer Shell Employee Review

3.0
10 Mar 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits Quality department teammates and mentors Good work environment, everyone works well together Everyone always tries to do the right thing

Cons

Limited options for advancement and management doesn't want employees to leave the site Large and demanding workload Slow decision making process and large bureaucracy Complex and ineffective work processes to accomplish tasks

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5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
3 June 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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