Soil and Groundwater Engineer​/Scientist

Soil and Groundwater Engineer/Scientist

Position:
Soil and Groundwater Engineer/Scientist – Talent Ally

Location:

Texas, United States of America

Employment type:

Full-time | Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior | Business Unit:
Projects and Technology | Experience level:
Experienced Professionals | Posting start date:
January 9, 2026

Shell’s Soil and Groundwater (SGW) Solutions team seeks a technical subject‑matter expert to provide assurance on soil and groundwater investigations, risk assessments, remediation activities across U.S. and Canadian sites. The role is virtual and supports a portfolio of locations.

• Act as a SGW subject‑matter expert supporting Shell businesses.
• Deliver deep technical support on projects in key areas such as hydrogeological modelling, water resource management, contaminated land management, and SGW research and development.
• Perform technical assurance on third‑party consultant work, ensuring high‑quality delivery.
• Lead or contribute to R&D initiatives and policy advocacy to advance Shell’s leadership in contaminated site risk assessment.
• Collaborate internally and with contractors to provide optimized technical assurance support.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. and/or Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in a relevant science or engineering discipline; postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) in Hydrogeology, Contaminated Land Management, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contaminated land management within industry, environmental consultancy, or regulatory agency.
• Experience with groundwater sourcing, disposal, and protection issues related to oil & gas activities or water resource forecasting.
• Expertise in: hydrogeological modelling, conceptual site model development, tiered environmental risk assessment, contaminant fate and transport evaluation, site assessment & monitoring program development, remediation strategy development, hydrogeologic analyses, regulatory negotiations, and contaminated land regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including business partnering, coaching, change management, and facilitation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese an advantage.
• Availability for approximately 10% travel within the region.

Base salary: $122,000 – $180,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan and pension contribution.
• Paid leave: up to 6 weeks vacation, 11 paid holidays, 16 weeks parental leave for birthing parents, 8 weeks for non‑birthing parents.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Additional perks: wellness, education, adoption reimbursement, discretionary long‑term incentives.

• Work towards the energy transition in a supportive, values‑driven environment.
• Balanced schedule with flexible and remote work options.
• Career advancement through national and international teams.
• Access to extensive training and development programs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all applicants.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected status. No fee will be requested for application or consideration.