Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Projects

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 1, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role

Shell is seeking an experienced STO (Shutdown, Turnaround, Outage), Non-Routine Maintenance (NRM), Maintenance (MTC) Cost Engineer to join its team in Monaca.

This role is accountable for delivering credible, timely, and consistent cost control, forecasting, and reporting in support of Maintenance, Turnarounds, and Construction (MTAC) activities. The role enables disciplined financial performance through standardized cost engineering practices, supporting safe, cost-effective, and reliable asset delivery aligned with Shell Chemicals' MTAC objectives.

This position is part of the MTAC Central Team and supports site-based Maintenance, Turnarounds, and Construction (MTAC) activities across U.S. Shell Chemicals sites. The Cost Engineer works closely with MTAC Execution, Planning & Scheduling, Contracting & Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure cost transparency, compliance with Shell Chemicals' financial controls, and informed decision-making. Primarily an individual contributor role, the position requires strong collaboration across execution teams and vendors while providing hands-on cost engineering support throughout the planning, execution, and closeout phases of MTAC projects.

Accountabilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update phase-appropriate cost estimates for MTAC scopes

• Perform cost tracking, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis throughout execution

• Manage commitments, purchase orders, work orders, and invoice validation in alignment with SAP processes

• Prepare routine cost reports and dashboards, highlighting trends, risks, and forecast changes

• Support contingency planning, drawdown tracking, and cost risk analysis

• Interface with contractors to review cost performance, progress, and forecast accuracy

• Support closeout activities including final cost reconciliation, documentation, and performance capture

• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control work processes and reporting standards

• Operate as a collaborative team member within the MTAC Cost & Controls community

• Support mentoring of junior cost resources and temporary staff during execution periods

• Demonstrate strong “One Team” behaviors across site and contractor organizations.

• Actively support Goal Zero through disciplined cost controls that enable safe execution

• Ensure cost activities comply with Shell HSSE, financial, and assurance requirements

• Identify and escalate cost risks, trends, and control gaps early and transparently

• Partner with MTAC Leads, Planners, and Schedulers to ensure aligned scope, schedule, and cost

• Interface with Contracting & Procurement to support RFQs, bid evaluations, and invoice audits

• Communicate cost performance clearly to site and MTAC stakeholders

• Deliver accurate cost forecasts, accruals, and cash flow profiles

• Track commitments, value of work done, and earned value metrics as required

• Ensure compliance with SAP, cost management standards, and audit expectations

• Support site business planning and budget assurance activities as required

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 engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline or equivalent experience

• At least 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, maintenance, STO, or turnaround environments

• Experience in oil refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing facilities preferred

• Strong knowledge of cost estimating, forecasting, accruals, and change management

• Proficiency in SAP, Ecosys, Prometheus STO, Primavera P6 (cost/schedule integration), and advanced Excel

• Familiarity with cost tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Track, Power BI – beneficial)

• Must be willing and ability to support extended or flexible work hours during STO/NRM execution windows

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 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 .

• 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