Military Veterans

We consider your military experience to be a valuable asset, and we appreciate the expertise and life experiences you have earned and the sacrifices you and your family have made. We understand how skills learned in the military, such as leadership, teamwork, and commitment can translate into successful careers in civilian life. A career at Shell will put you in position to tackle a new task – helping to solve the world’s energy challenge. 

Many of our employees with experience in the US Armed Forces have found challenging, rewarding careers at Shell, across the US and worldwide, in positions including, but not limited to:

• Completions Engineers 
• Project Managers 
• Facilities Managers 
• Health & Safety Personnel 
• IT Technicians 
• Finance Officers

To apply for a position in the US, click one of the links below that best describes your experience and qualifications:

• Military officer with a four-year degree
• Junior military officer with a four-year degree (cumulative 3.2+ GPA) and 6 years or less military service or private sector experience, click here and look for “CTO” designated job titles. (See “Career Transition Opportunity” tab for details and requirements)
• Military veteran without a 4-year college degree

If you are a junior military officer with a four-year degree and have less than 6 years military service and private sector experience, you may qualify for a Career Transition Opportunity, a unique program that helps top-performing junior officers transition from the military into corporate life at Shell. To be considered for Career Transition Opportunities, applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 (on 4.0 scale).

Our selected junior officers gain experience in several business areas to help them learn how our organization operates. That's why we offer a range of training and development activities. Depending on your business area, location and role, you could have the opportunity to experience one or more of the following:

• On-the-job learning – You can expect lateral and vertical moves through the business, building on your skills as you go.
• Training for recognized professional qualifications – Either through external organizations or Shell's own extensive training services and facilities.
• Personal development programs – We believe in an open door policy, your personal and professional growth is important to us.
• Direction and support – Professional “buddy,” mentoring, and regular appraisals with line managers.

In addition, we also have tailored training for all of our new starters, including inductions and Shell Life. Shell Life is a highly experiential and interactive course designed to develop your leadership potential. The course helps participants reflect on their personal direction and the leadership, interpersonal effectiveness and business awareness qualities you’ll need if you're going to have a successful career with Shell.

The first step to joining Shell is to apply to one of our current job openings in the U.S. Be sure to look for the “CTO” designation in the job title. If you do not have a 4-year college degree, search for jobs here.