Good technical exposure, salary lowest amongst competitors - Senior Subsea Engineer Shell Employee Review

3.0
Apr 6, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

good training, good network, technically challenging. exciting opportunities to develop technical skills, engineers are given responsibility and empowered. Good processes in place

Cons

Processes in place not always followed, there is a lot of individual subjectivity. Pay is poor compared to major competitors and no plans to catch up soon. Leaders tend tomicro manage.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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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
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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