Shell Graduate Program 2027 - United States

Join us as a Graduate at Shell in the United States for a comprehensive 3-year programme designed to develop future leaders. Available locations include Texas, California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with cities such as Houston, San Diego, Deer Park, Geismar, New Orleans, Norco, Monaca, Sewaren, and Galena Park. Start months for the Graduate Programme are February and August of 2026.

About the role

The Shell Graduate Programme equips you with essential tools to enhance your leadership skills and achieve your full potential through on-the-job training, formal education, job rotations, and personalized coaching. This posting covers all Shell graduate programmes in the following areas:

• Commercial
• Technical
• Trading & Supply
• Functions: Information Digital Technologies, HR (Human Resources), C&P (Contracting & Procurement), and Finance

Responsibilities

You will:

• Analyze situations and propose purposeful solutions aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing environments, a learner mindset, and a drive to deliver results.
• Collaborate and nurture relationships while working effectively with a diverse team.
• Share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on tackling energy-related challenges.
• Work with experienced colleagues on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities from the start.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who:

• Thrive on new challenges and embrace innovation.
• Are confident in absorbing information, analyzing problems, making objective decisions, and generating original ideas.
• Possess drive and resilience to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Are open to alternative perspectives and use them to refine ideas and outcomes.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the Shell Graduate Programme, you must meet the following criteria:

• Have graduated prior to your first day at Shell.
• Be in your final year of study or have less than three years of relevant work experience.
• Have a minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.20.
• Upload a copy of your most recent transcript as part of your application.
• For regular U.S. positions, be a U.S. citizen or national, an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or temporary resident, or possess valid work authorization. Individuals with temporary visas (H-1, H-2, J-1, F-1, etc.) or who require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire, except in some instances for PhD and Master’s candidates in certain disciplines.

Pay

The salary range for positions included in this posting is $74,000 - $138,000. Salary ranges reflect many different majors and degrees, spanning levels from Bachelors to PhD.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increases.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Benefits designed to provide a foundation for your financial future, including health care plans that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Work-Life Balance: Maximize paid time off and other options that allow you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Professional Development: Access to a wide range of training and development programs.
• Supportive Environment: Support through mental health programs, comprehensive counseling, and community groups.
• Inclusive Culture: Join an organization striving to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.