Shell Assessed Internship Programme - Chemical Engineer

Shell Assessed Internship Programme (September 2026) – Canada

Locations: Scotford (Fort Saskatchewan), AB or Calgary, AB

Duration: 4, 8, 12 or 16 months

Internship Start: September 2026

Explore Your Future. Energize Your Career

Are you a student ready to explore the energy industry and gain real-world experience with a global leader? The Shell Assessed Internship Programme in Canada offers you the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, develop your skills, and discover what a future career at Shell could look like.

What’s the Role?

We are seeking current engineering students for the following September-start roles:

Materials and Corrosion Engineering Intern - Scotford - 8, 12 or 16 months

Process Engineering Intern - Scotford -4, 8, 12 or 16 months

Electrical Engineering Intern - Scotford - 4 or 8 months

Production Excellence Engineering Intern - Calgary - 4, 8 or 12 months

Targeted Disciplines:

Engineering:

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical - Computer Process Control Engineering

As an intern, you’ll be immersed in Shell’s operations and culture, working on real projects that align with your academic background and interests. You’ll be based at either our Shell Scotford Complex or our Shell Calgary office and supported by a dedicated supervisor and mentor throughout your internship.

You’ll receive regular feedback and performance assessments to help you grow and determine if a future with Shell is right for you. Top-performing interns may be offered a return internship or a place in the Shell Graduate Programme, a comprehensive 3-year development journey designed to shape future leaders.

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What you bring

We are looking for a candidate who thrives on new challenges and embraces innovation. You should be confident in your ability to absorb information, analyze problems, make objective decisions, and generate original ideas. The ideal candidate will possess the drive and resilience to achieve goals, the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team, and the credibility to influence others. Being open to alternative perspectives and views is essential, using them to refine ideas and outcomes.

Eligibility

We are looking for ambitious students who are currently enrolled in a university Bachelor’s or Master’s program and meet the following criteria:

• At least one more semester of education remaining following your internship
• Minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.20
• Legally entitled to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid work permit which would allow you to work for Shell
• If you are selected for a role in a safety-sensitive position, you will be required to successfully complete a Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug tests

What we offer

You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.

• Competitive Compensation: Perform at your best with a competitive salary to reflect the number of academic and work terms completed, in addition to pay progressions every 4 months for interns on 8, 12 or 16 month terms
• Professional Development: Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Maximise paid time off and other options that allow you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Relocation: If you will be relocating for your internship, we offer transportation from your university to your work location and back to your university at the end of your work term.
• Supportive Environment: Receive the support you need through mental health programs, comprehensive counseling, and community networks.
• 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.

About Shell Canada

Shell has been operating in Canada for more than 100 years and employs over 3000 people across the country. Our business is providing energy to Canadians and people around the world, and we are one of the few truly integrated oil and gas companies in Canada.

We have a 40% share in the multi-billion dollar LNG Canada project and also maintain other upstream assets and significant downstream operations in Canada through refining and chemicals, and a growing retail business with around 1,400 Shell-branded sites across the country.

Learn more about Shell careers on our website: www.shell.ca/students

If you require any accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology, communication support, any other) during the application or interview process, please let us know directly via [email protected] . We strive to ensure that our process and workplace is accessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs.

DISCLAIMER

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.