Engineer, Geo-Environmental

Cameco; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Saskatoon is seeking an experienced engineer to join their Safety, Health, Environment and Quality department. The role involves providing geo-environmental expertise, conducting engineering assessments, and supporting waste management activities. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in civil, geological, or environmental engineering with at least five years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive compensation package including health benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation program

Flexible health and dental plan

Career development opportunities

Relocation costs

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a consulting or mining environment is required.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation and good standing required.
• Must have valid class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide geo-environmental expertise for waste management activities.
• Conduct engineering assessments and project management.
• Develop and present technical documents for various stakeholders.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Geotechnical investigations

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, geological, or environmental engineering

Graduate level degree in a related discipline

Tools

Surfer

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Saskatoon

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About Us

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

The Role

Working in Cameco’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality department, this position will provide you with the opportunity for professional growth and ability to make a meaningful contribution in the safe and environmentally sound production of uranium, which is critical to fuelling the world’s transition to clean energy.

In this role, you will:

• Join a multi-disciplinary team of technical specialists providing geo-environmental expertise to support tailings, waste rock, and water management activities at Cameco’s mining and milling operations
• Be based in Saskatoon with periodic work weeks in northern Saskatchewan-based operations.
• Include performance of engineering assessments, project management, development and oversight of engineering work scopes, operational and mine closure planning, and technical document preparation and presentation.
• Use effective communication and collaboration skills to build and maintain strong working relationships with our operations teams, corporate office teams, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, geological, or environmental engineering
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a consulting or mining environment
• Technical experience with tailings, waste rock, water balances, geotechnical drilling investigations, civil design, and reclamation
• Proven capability producing well-written reports and technical presentations
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation required and must be in good standing with the applicable provincial engineering association
• Eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• Valid class 5 driver’s license

Recommended

• Graduate level degree in a related discipline
• Working level knowledge of specialty software applications such as Surfer, GoldSim, EQuIS, Origin, ArcGIS, Slope/W, Seep/W, and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment substance test

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

• Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
• Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
• Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP and RPP matching program
• Career development opportunities
• Relocation costs

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID # : 41714

Posted: December 4, 2025

Posting end date: January 1, 2026

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

*Disclaimer: This information is presented as the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the total rewards provided for this position. The compensation offered to the successful candidate will be based on the individual’s education, skills and experience, as well as internal equity considerations.

The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.