Shell Graduate Program 2026 - United States

Texas, United States of America

Worker Type:
Regular

Posting Start Date:
August 15, 2025

Recruiting Instruction:

Talent Brew field

Job Description:

What's the role

Join us as a Graduate at Shell in the United States where you will embark on a comprehensive 3-year programme designed to develop future leaders.

Our roles are based in the following locations.

States:Texas, California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Cities:Houston, San Diego, Deer Park, Geismar, New Orleans, Norco, Monaca, Sewaren, Galena Park

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

The Shell Graduate Programme equips you with the essential tools to enhance your leadership skills and achieve your full potential through a combination of on-the-job training, formal education, job rotations, and personalized coaching.

What you'll be doing

You will showcase your capacity to analyse situations and propose purposeful solutions that align with the company's strategic goals - adaptability to changing environments, learner mindset, drive to deliver results - and collaborate and nurture relationships as you work effectively with a diverse team.

You will work with experienced colleagues and will share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on how to tackle energy-related challenges. Our inclusive and collaborative culture will provide you with the support you need to grow your skills as you work on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities right from the start.

This posting covers all Shell graduate programmes:

• Commercial

• Technical

• Trading & Supply

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

• You are required to have graduated prior to your first day at Shell.

• You are required to have graduated prior to your first day at Shell.

• To be eligible for the Shell Graduate Program, you should be in your final year of study or have less than three years of relevant work experience.

• You must have a minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.20

• You are required to upload a copy of your most recent transcript, as part of your application.

• Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee, temporary resident, or an individual who possesses 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.

• In some instances, we are able to provide work authorization sponsorship for PhD and Master's candidates in certain disciplines.

• Competitive Compensation: Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increases.

• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy benefits designed to provide a foundation for your financial future. Take part in health care plans that meet the needs of you and your family.

• Work-Life Balance: Maximise 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: Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs.

• Supportive Environment: Receive the support you need 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. Get to know more about how we're working towards our DE&I goal here.