Soil and Groundwater Engineer/Scientist

1w1 week ago

Shell

Houston, US · Full-time · $122,000 – $180,000

About this role

Shell is seeking a Soil and Groundwater Engineer/Scientist for its SGW Solutions team. This diverse and inclusive global team delivers industry-leading soil and groundwater activities. The role reports to the Manager of Shell SGW Technical Solutions and provides technical assurance on investigations, risk assessments, and remediation by environmental consultant partners.

The position supports sites and portfolios primarily in the USA and Canada through a virtual delivery model. Deliver deep technical expertise as a SGW Subject Matter Expert across Shell businesses. Key areas include hydrogeological modeling, contaminated land management, risk assessments, and regulatory negotiations.

Provide technical assurance on third-party consultant work for sites with soil, groundwater, and surface water risks. Collaborate internally and with SGW contracting partners to optimize support. Ensure high-quality delivery of technical project elements across portfolios.

Contribute to or lead research and development initiatives for innovative contaminated land management approaches. Participate in regional regulatory advocacy to maintain Shell’s leadership in site risk assessment. Support due diligence on land acquisitions and divestments.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in a relevant science or engineering discipline, plus a postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) in Hydrogeology, contaminated Land Management, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field
At least 5 years of experience working in a contaminated land management role within industry, environmental consultancy, or a regulatory agency
Experience with groundwater sourcing, disposal, protection issues related to oil and gas exploration, production activities, and water resource forecasting
Demonstrated expertise in hydrogeological modelling
Demonstrated expertise in Conceptual Site Model development
Demonstrated expertise in tiered environmental risk assessment
Demonstrated expertise in contaminant fate and transport evaluation and modelling

Responsibilities

Provide deep technical expertise as a SGW Subject Matter Expert supporting Shell businesses
Deliver technical support on hydrogeological modeling, water resource management, contaminated land management, and soil and groundwater risk management
Provide technical assurance on third-party consultant work across portfolios of sites with contamination risks
Contribute to or lead research and development initiatives for leading-edge contaminated land management technologies
Participate in regional regulatory advocacy activities to maintain strategic leadership in contaminated site management
Support due diligence on land, site, and portfolio acquisitions and divestments
Collaborate with internal teams and Shell SGW contracting partners for optimized technical assurance