Director, Engineering

Paladin Energy; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health & RRSP benefits

Career development

Inclusive culture

Saskatchewan uranium project exposure

Exposure to multiple project phases

Job summary

Paladin Energy invites an accomplished Director of Engineering to shape the engineering strategy for the Patterson Lake South project, guiding it from development through construction, commissioning to production, targeted for 2031.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead a high-performing engineering organization, oversee budgets and governance, and collaborate with Indigenous communities and stakeholders to deliver a safe, technically robust operation that creates long-term value for

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in mining, resource development, energy, industrial, or major capital projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on large-scale capital projects through feasibility, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and readiness.
• Proven experience managing engineering consultants, EPCM contractors, and external service providers.
• Experience in regulated environments interfacing with regulators and stakeholders.
• Experience with Indigenous engagement environments is an asset.
• Strong technical knowledge across process, mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural engineering.
• Leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Understanding of project delivery governance, risk, quality assurance, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with project objectives and priorities.
• Lead engineering activities across all phases including EPCM, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations transition.
• Establish standards, governance, processes, and performance metrics for safe and high-quality delivery.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and company requirements.
• Identify and manage engineering risks and interdependencies throughout the lifecycle.
• Champion safety culture and ensure solutions support safe construction to operations.
• Manage budgets, resources, and external technical service providers.
• Support regulatory approvals with engineering information and technical documentation.
• Provide leadership during commissioning, startup, and handover to operations.
• Foster continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Monitor performance and report progress, risks, and costs to senior leadership.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Regulatory experience

Project delivery

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Description

This is a unique opportunity to join Paladin Energy at a defining stage in the development of the Patterson Lake South (PLS) Project, one of Canada's most significant emerging uranium projects. As Director, Engineering, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the engineering strategy that will support the project's transition from development through construction, commissioning, and ultimately into production, which is targeted for 2031.

Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will be a key member of the project's leadership team, responsible for building and leading a high-performing engineering organization while influencing critical decisions that will define the future success of the operation.

This role offers the rare chance to lead the engineering function through the full project lifecycle of a world-class mining development. You will work alongside experienced industry professionals, engage with Indigenous communities and key stakeholders, and contribute to the establishment of a safe, sustainable, and technically robust operation that will create long-term value for Saskatchewan, local communities, and shareholders.

For an accomplished engineering leader, this position provides the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by helping transform a major resource project into a producing mine while building engineering capability, driving innovation, and supporting Paladin's growth as one of the leading global uranium producers.

Application Deadline: 4 September 2026

Department: Engineering

Location: Saskatoon Office

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with project objectives, corporate priorities, and business goals.
• Lead and oversee engineering activities across all project phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations.
• Establish engineering standards, governance frameworks, processes, and performance expectations to support safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and EPCM partners.
• Ensure engineering designs, specifications, and technical decisions comply with applicable legislation, regulations, industry standards, and company requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage engineering risks, opportunities, constraints, and interdependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring engineering solutions support safe construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of project facilities.
• Manage engineering budgets, resource planning, and external technical service providers to support cost-effective project execution.
• Support regulatory approvals and stakeholder commitments through the delivery of engineering requirements and technical information.
• Provide engineering leadership during commissioning, startup, and operational readiness to support successful project handover.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Monitor engineering performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership on progress, risks, costs, and key project metrics.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience within mining, resource development, energy, industrial, or major capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on large-scale capital projects through feasibility, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness phases.
• Proven experience managing engineering consultants, EPCM contractors, and external technical service providers.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments and interfacing with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting project development in northern, remote, or Indigenous engagement environments is considered an asset.
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines, including process, mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural engineering.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of project delivery methodologies, engineering governance, risk management, quality assurance, and commissioning processes.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and annual incentive program
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental coverage, a Health Spending Account (HSA), and RRSP matching
• Career development opportunities within a growing, global company
• A supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused workplace culture
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a major Saskatchewan uranium project
• Exposure to multiple phases of project development, including engineering, construction, commissioning, and future operations

Equal Employment Opportunity

Paladin is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.