Qatar Shell Internship Experience 2026

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Location: Ras Laffan or Doha Qatar
Duration: 68 weeks (14 June August 2026)
Application Window: March May 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis early applications are strongly encouraged)
Target Group: Qatari Engineering Students (Years 24)

About the Programme

Join us for the Qatar Shell Summer Internship 2026 a paid 6-8 weeks experience designed to give Qatari engineering students their first real exposure to the energy industry.

Over 68 weeks you will join one of our teams in Ras Laffan or Doha and explore how engineering technology and operations come together to power one of the worlds most advanced energy organisations.

Qatar Shell is one of the largest international investors in the country and home to Pearl GTL the worlds largest Gast Liquids plant. As a summer intern you will gain hands-on experience in this dynamic environment and observe real operations.

This programme is not an assessment pathway; it is an exploration opportunity. It offers early exposure to the energy industry a supportive environment to build confidence and a chance to understand what a future career at Shell could look like.

What You Will Experience

Real Exposure to Engineering & Operations:

• Shadow Shell professionals in areas such as Technology MTAC and Engineering.

• Observe real workflows technical processes and operational decisionmaking.

• Gain insight into Shells performance culture safety commitments and ways of working.

You will be supported by:

• A Business Supervisor (project & technical guidance)

• A Buddy (daytoday support)

• Regular Checkins with HR and Learning teams

Learning & Development

• Safety and business inductions

• Informal learning sessions on Shell case studies and CAR competency framework.

• Weekly reflections to help you understand your impact and growth

At the end you will deliver a brief final presentation and receive a Certificate of Completion.

Who We Are Looking For

This internship is designed for students who are early in their career journey and want to explore the energy sector in a supportive lowpressure environment.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply you must:

• Be a Qatari National

• Enrolled in year 2 3 or 4 of an university programme

• Be studying Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Chemical Electrical Civil Industrial & Systems)

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent)

Application Process

Note: You must include a Cover Letter when submitting your application. You can attach it in the same section where you upload your CV.

Your Application Must Include:

• Your CV

• Cover Letter (250500 words) answering: Why did you choose to apply for this opportunity with Shell

Selection Steps

1 - CV and coverletter review

2 - Recruiter screening call

3 - Brief GettoKnowYou chat with the hiring team

4 - Offer

Why Join the Qatar Shell Internship

• Build confidence in a real engineering environment

• Gain firsthand exposure to one of Qatars largest energy assets

• Understand how engineering skills translate into industry impact

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