Experience Required At least 10 years of experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, electrical engineering, or facility engineering roles.

Minimum Education Required BACHELOR

License(s) Required No

Expected Start Date 11/09/2026

Compensation $124,000.00 - $186,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week 40

Number Of Positions 1

Shift Rotating

Job Description New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Family Group:

Discipline EngineeringWorker Type:

RegularPosting Start Date:

November 6, 2026Business Unit:

Trading and SupplyExperience Level:

Experienced ProfessionalsJob Description:

What's the role

Shell is seeking an Automation Engineer to join its team at the Sewaren Terminal in New Jersey.

The Automation Engineer provides technical expertise in Process Automation, Control & Optimization (PACO), instrumentation, control systems, automation, and low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems across the Americas Distribution & Midstream business.

As a member of the Americas Automation, Controls, & Electrical (ACE) organization, the role supports safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assets by providing local, on-site troubleshooting, engineering support, technical assurance, threat mitigation, and project support. The Automation Engineer serves as a key technical resource for all Instrumentation, Control, & Electrical (IC&E) related activities, with a specialization in process control systems and automation technologies while contributing to reliability improvements, causal investigations, assurance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role will be based in Sewaren, NJ and will have a focus on East Coast US assets. However, the role could be called upon to support opportunity, threat, or causal work anywhere in the Americas (US and Canada) region based on business priorities. This role is required to be on-site primarily at Sewaren Terminal in New Jersey at least 4 days a week; must be able to travel to other assets within the region at least 40%. Relocation assistance will be provided to successful candidates who are not currently based in the area.

Accountabilities:

Safe, reliable, and compliant operation of automation, control, and instrumentation systems

Effective troubleshooting and resolution of PACO and electrical system issues

Delivery of technical support for threat mitigation, operational improvement, and business opportunity projects

Consistent application of ACE standards, engineering practices, and process control principles

Support for automation, digitalization, and reliability improvement initiatives across the Americas region

Provide discipline support and subject matter expertise within the PACO and Electrical disciplines

Support process control systems, PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, tank gauging, communications, instrumentation, and automation architectures

Identify process requirements and develop practical automation and control solutions to support operational and business objectives

Support optimization of control strategies and automation performance

Provide electrical support, including arc flash studies and maintenance of critical documentation (e.g. area classification and one-line diagrams)

Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting automation, instrumentation, controls, and electrical issues

Support diagnosis and resolution of:Rack control system issuesPump tuning and optimizationVFD performance issuesPLC and control logic issuesInstrumentation and communications failuresElectrical distribution and motor control issues

Provide technical support during operational upsets and significant equipment failures

Provide automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical engineering support for capital and expense projects

Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, commissioning, startup, FAT, and SAT activities

Support implementation of automation improvements and business opportunity projects

Provide electrical engineering support for project work

Participate in assurance reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations.

Support causal investigations, incident reviews, and root cause analysis activities

Lead or support mitigation of high-risk technical threats involving automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems

Provide technical expertise to support risk management and continuous improvement initiatives

Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Asset Engineering, AITS, and Project Delivery teams

Provide technical guidance and coaching to technicians and operations personnel

Support implementation of ACE standards, preferred practices, and lessons learned

Contribute to regional initiatives involving automation, remote operations, controls modernization, and digitalization

What you bring

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

At least 10 years of experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, electrical engineering, or facility engineering roles

Strong practical experience with any of the following:PLC systems (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix preferred)SCADA and RTU systemsIndustrial communication networksInstrumentation and control systemsVFDs, motor controls, MCCs, and electrical distribution systemsTank gauging and measurement systems

Experience troubleshooting automation and control systems in operational environments

Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, process safety principles, and risk management practices

Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $ 186,000 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 as 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.

Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together

Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

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.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R214218

Job Type

Full Time

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