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Senior Electrical Engineer

Shell · Houston, TX · posted 2 days ago

In short: Senior Electrical Engineer at Shell in Houston, TX, posted 2 days ago.

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The job

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EmployerShell
LocationHouston, Texas
FieldEngineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering
LevelSenior Level
Source categoryScience and Engineering
Posted2026-11-06 (2 days ago)
Work arrangementOn-site at the location listed
PayNot published in the source listing

Job description

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:
Discipline Engineering

Worker Type:
Regular

Posting Start Date:
November 6, 2026

Business Unit:
Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role



Shell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its team in Woodcreek, Houston, TX.

The Senior Power Generation Electrical Engineer reports to the Global Engineering Manager and is part of the central multidisciplinary engineering team supporting SRAMI's global asset base. This role has been established to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across electrical systems associated with gas-fired generation, renewable energy assets, substations, switchgear, protection and control systems, grid interconnections, and high-voltage infrastructure.

The successful candidate will provide lifecycle engineering support, technical assurance, and reliability leadership for electrical systems across the portfolio. The role will also support acquisition due diligence, project integration, contractor management, compliance assurance, and strategic improvement initiatives. Given the reliance on third-party Operations and Maintenance (O&M) providers, significant experience in contractor management and technical governance is essential.

Shell Renewables Asset Management International (SRAMI) plays a key role in the asset management, operations support, and technical governance of a growing global portfolio of more than 2 GW of power generation assets, including gas-fired generation, onshore wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and associated transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Accountabilities:

Safety & Asset Integrity



Electrical Asset Management


Technical Support & Troubleshooting


Reliability & Root Cause Analysis


Grid Compliance & Power System Performance


Protection & Control Systems


Management of Change (MoC) & Manage Threats & Opportunities (MTO)


Turnarounds & Major Outages


Asset Acquisition & Integration


HSSE


What you bring


What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $149,000 - $223,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. 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. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.



We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.





Shell in The United States

With more than 11,000 employees, Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years and is delivering secure energy supplies across America.

From producing a reliable supply of oil and gas in the US Gulf of America to biofuels, our retail sites and EV charging network, to marketing and trading electricity generated by gas plants, solar and wind power, we are one of the few countries where every Shell business is represented.

We are working with our customers to deliver the energy the world needs today and building the energy systems of tomorrow, all while creating value for society and shareholders.

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 participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability. As a US Federal Contractor, hiring selections are subject to periodic audit review and documentation of your selections should be maintained for a period of three calendar years. It is the policy of Shell in the U.S. ("Shell") to provide equal opportunity to all individuals, employees and all qualified applicants for employment consistent with employment requirements and qualifications. Shell prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. All employees are expected to support this policy and contribute to an environment of equal opportunity. If you need an accommodation for a disability during the resourcing process, please speak with an HR representative.

Explore around this job

Field: Engineering, Construction and Energy Sub-niche: Manufacturing and hardware engineering All jobs at Shell Jobs in Texas Jobs in Houston, TX Houston city guide Texas state guide Harris County economy Pay for this occupation (BLS) All 85 open jobs for this occupation

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About the role

This is a Senior Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Shell. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

The closest occupation in the official wage statistics is Electrical engineers (a match by name, so treat it as an estimate). Nationally its median pay is $120,630 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), employment is projected to change by +9.9% between 2025 and 2035, and the typical entry route is: Bachelor's degree.

In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area the median for this occupation is $131,070 a year with 5,770 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This is a statistic for the occupation, not an offer from this employer.

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Does the pay work here? (estimate)

Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; set your own state tax rate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.

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The city

The job is in Houston, TX. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Houston compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, Houston is #1 by population, #114 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #88 for household income (#1 = highest), #49 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Harris County, is #9 of 254 counties for average pay ($88,554).

The place in numbers

Houston has 2,328,253 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 7.7% of the population of Texas. It covers 641 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,634 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4, 3% younger than the state median (34.4 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,361 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,361 against $1,403). Over a year that is 25.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $277,800, which is 4.3 times the median household income ($64,813). 42.1% of households own their home, 33% below the state average (42.1% against 62.6%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan area has 3,289,720 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $49,410 a year, 3% below the national median ($49,410 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (379,010 jobs, median $45,850); transportation and material moving (314,010 jobs, median $43,570); food preparation and serving related (307,980 jobs, median $28,530). The area is most specialised in architecture and engineering (1.4 times) and construction and extraction (1.3 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($126,630) and legal ($105,240). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Harris County was 4.6%. 67.1% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Harris County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 67.7% drive alone, 3.2% use public transit, 2.0% walk, 13.0% work from home. 15.7% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 7% below the state average (15.7% against 16.9%).

People and education

36.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8% above the state share (36.6% against 33.8%). 29.3% of residents were born outside the United States, 67% above the state share (29.3% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 19.9%, 44% above the state rate (19.9% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 84°F (29.0°C), and the coolest is Jan at 51°F (10.3°C). About 1,246 mm (49 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Oct is the wettest month (128 mm) and Feb the driest (69 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Pearland (16 miles, rent 37% higher); Channelview (16 miles, rent 6% lower); Pasadena (17 miles, rent 11% lower); Atascocita (18 miles, rent 36% higher). Rent differences are against Houston; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Houston, TX that have a guide, with what living there costs. The last-but-one column divides a year of rent by the median pay of the closest occupation ($131,070 a year), an estimate, not this employer's pay.

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Place ⇅Distance from the job city ⇅Median rent ⇅Median home value ⇅Median household income ⇅Commute 45+ min ⇅Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅Open jobs there ⇅
Houston, TX0 mi$1,361$277,800$64,81315.7%12.5%Jobs
Pearland, TX16 mi$1,860$356,300$118,84225.6%17.0%—
Channelview, TX16 mi$1,279$195,900$64,42219.9%11.7%—
Pasadena, TX17 mi$1,213$209,600$64,92717.5%11.1%—
Atascocita, TX18 mi$1,849$307,400$118,22633.6%16.9%Jobs
Deer Park, TX18 mi$1,318$264,600$100,38214.3%12.1%—
Missouri City, TX18 mi$1,931$311,400$94,39020.2%17.7%—
Mission Bend, TX18 mi$1,747$233,800$67,28224.9%16.0%—
Spring, TX19 mi$1,711$231,500$88,99728.1%15.7%—
Sugar Land, TX20 mi$1,957$430,200$136,21721.1%17.9%—
La Porte, TX22 mi$1,378$234,600$80,75314.9%12.6%—
Friendswood, TX22 mi$1,688$420,100$126,50820.6%15.5%—
Baytown, TX25 mi$1,307$197,300$59,91016.9%12.0%Jobs
League City, TX26 mi$1,684$360,000$121,09923.3%15.4%—
The Woodlands, TX28 mi$1,822$511,700$140,70120.9%16.7%—
Fulshear, TX31 mi$1,952$572,700$187,03539.7%17.9%—
Rosenberg, TX31 mi$1,379$219,100$65,66821.9%12.6%—
Conroe, TX38 mi$1,393$309,600$76,20620.7%12.8%—
Texas City, TX38 mi$1,307$217,300$68,77615.6%12.0%—
Galveston, TX49 mi$1,298$326,000$55,63111.8%11.9%—

Career paths

Occupations close to Electrical engineers in the official classification, with pay, outlook and whether there are open jobs for them on this site right now.

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Occupation ⇅National median pay ⇅Growth 2025–35 ⇅Openings a year (US) ⇅Open jobs here ⇅
Computer hardware engineers$161,740+9.1%4,100none right now
Aerospace engineers$134,960+8.3%3,8005 open
Electronics engineers, except computer$130,220+3.7%4,900none right now
Chemical engineers$125,040+4.7%1,1001 open
Civil engineers$100,840+6.4%22,70016 open

Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Houston, TX is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅Population of that city ⇅
Houston, TX0 mi2,328,253
Austin, TX146 mi979,539
San Antonio, TX190 mi1,479,835
Dallas, TX223 mi1,307,930
Fort Worth, TX237 mi963,194
Oklahoma City, OK412 mi697,125
Jacksonville, FL821 mi977,670
Indianapolis, IN866 mi885,860
Denver, CO874 mi718,877
Charlotte, NC926 mi903,844
Chicago, IL937 mi2,711,226
Columbus, OH993 mi914,802
Phoenix, AZ1,015 mi1,642,323
San Diego, CA1,298 mi1,389,526
Philadelphia, PA1,343 mi1,579,706
Los Angeles, CA1,379 mi3,857,263
New York, NY1,419 mi8,483,844
San Jose, CA1,602 mi990,138
San Francisco, CA1,673 mi830,235
Seattle, WA1,888 mi754,195

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

Sort:
City ⇅Straight-line distance ⇅Open jobs ⇅
Atascocita, TX18 mi2
Cypress, TX22 mi1
Baytown, TX25 mi3
Angleton, TX42 mi1

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What is the Senior Electrical Engineer job at Shell?

A senior level role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 2 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Houston, TX.

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The listing does not publish pay. For the closest occupation (Electrical engineers) the national median is $120,630 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

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Median rent in Houston is $1,361 a month and median household income $64,813 (ACS 2020–2024).

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