Shell Graduate Program 2027 - United States

About the role

Join us as a Graduate at Shell in the United States on a comprehensive 3-year programme designed to develop future leaders. The programme combines on-the-job training, formal education, job rotations, and personalized coaching to enhance your leadership skills and achieve your full potential.

Start months for the Graduate Programme are February and August of 2026. Locations include:

• Texas: Houston, Deer Park, Galena Park
• California: San Diego
• Louisiana: Geismar, New Orleans, Norco
• Pennsylvania: Monaca
• New Jersey: Sewaren

This posting covers all Shell graduate programmes in the following areas: Commercial, Technical, Trading & Supply, Functions (Information Digital Technologies, HR, Contracting & Procurement), and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse situations and propose purposeful solutions aligned with Shell’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrate adaptability, a learner mindset, and a drive to deliver results in changing environments.
• Collaborate and nurture relationships within diverse teams.
• Work with experienced colleagues to tackle energy-related challenges, contributing fresh ideas and unique perspectives.
• Engage in meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities from the start.

Requirements

• Graduated prior to your first day at Shell (final year of study or less than three years of relevant work experience).
• Minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.20.
• Upload a copy of your most recent transcript as part of your application.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess valid work authorization. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g., H-1, H-2, J-1, F-1) or requiring sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible, except for PhD and Master’s candidates in certain disciplines.

We seek candidates who thrive on new challenges, embrace innovation, and possess the following qualities:

• Ability to absorb information, analyse problems, and make objective decisions.
• Drive and resilience to achieve goals.
• Flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Credibility to influence others.
• Openness to alternative perspectives to refine ideas and outcomes.

Pay

The salary range for positions included in this posting is $74,000 - $138,000, reflecting various majors and degrees spanning from Bachelors to PhD.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive starting salary with annual performance-related salary increases.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Health care plans tailored to you and your family, designed to provide a foundation for your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: Maximise paid time off and other options 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: 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.