9 year employee - Engineer Shell Employee Review

3.0
13 Mar 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good Pay, Respectful, Diverse, Stress free, Safe Excellent training program for new hires, Opportunities to work around the world. You can take holidays anytime as the work load is low.

Cons

Opportunities in Canada are diminishing. Lots of employees and bureaucracy. Performance is based more on who knows you than the value you bring to the company.

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5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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 Jun 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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