Project Engineer

Cairo, Egypt Job Family Group: Downstream Supply Chain Worker Type: Regular (FTC) (Fixed Term) Posting Start Date: August 6, 2026 Business Unit: Downstream and Renewables Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: Purpose: This role is allocated and based at 6th October site, supports the Implementation Manager/Project Manager and deliver Top Quartile of the assigned project block(s). Manage assigned project(s) between conceptual design, through detailed engineering, construction and commissioning. Adhere to Shell HSSE standards, and deliver within budget, schedule and quality requirements. Team player to manage delivery via contractors, considering safety, cost, time schedule and project quality. Accountabilities: HSSE Leadership visibility to achieve Goal Zero, timing, budget and quality standards. Report / Intervene any unsafe behavior or unsafe operating condition observed while working in the plant/construction site(s). Act as contract holder (where applicable) and accountable for the safe and top quartile delivery. Emphasize interface management, interface controls, and ongoing follow-up. Promote a cooperative attitude and foster a close working relationship between the employees and the contractor's team to ensure proper control, maintaining the responsibilities and liabilities outlined in the contract. Accountable for project controls, ensuring the Implementation Manager is regularly updated on work progress, identifying significant deviations from plans, and offering proposals for corrective actions. Engage in applying Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and tools to enhance business performance Dimensions: Be directly accountable for a particular segment of the assigned project scope, with sole financial responsibility for a single project of base complexity. Special Challenges: For the site, there will be a strong emphasis on improving the maintenance practices and programs to move towards a culture that relies on predictive and preventative maintenance programs. The successful candidate will be expected to develop new approaches to improve reliability, reduce waste and implement LEAN techniques. The successful candidate will need to develop new approaches, new partnerships and work well with others inside and outside the maintenance team. This position will require both office and field work to develop the jobs and review them in the field. Skills & Experience: Education Requirement/Field of Study: Mechanical or Electrical Engineer’s Degree. 2-5 years’ experience. Supervisory experience is considered a strong advantage. Preferred certified Technical in project engineer/Process engineering roles. - 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. Register here and Set up your job alerts You can be a part of the future of energy. Together at Shell, we are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that people around the world need today. Working with experienced colleagues , you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, in an environment where we value honesty, integrity and respect for one another. At Shell, you progress as we tackle the energy challenge together. #PowerYourProgress Visit our careers site Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies, a place where everyone – from our employees to our customers, partners and suppliers – feels valued, respected, and has a strong sense of belonging. Find out more about DE&I at Shell Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 96,000 people across more than 70 countries. Whether they work on our platforms and pipelines, or in our offices and research labs, people are key to our success. They collectively determine our culture and we expect them to behave according to our values: honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Learn more about our purpose and strategy “If you need any assistance or support while applying for a job, please contact us at [email protected]”