Brilliant contributors are rewarded less than meeting coordinators - Subsurface Shell Employee Review

3.0
Mar 1, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some very talented co-workers. Shell can execute on massive projects around the globe. Pay is good but you may find your career to be in slow motion

Cons

Shell has a very special, optimistic culture that can become exhausting. Those who love process and bureaucracy may thrive. Too many team leads who neither advise nor coordinate. Lack of vision among middle managers

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5.0
May 8, 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
Jun 3, 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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