Student, Mechanical Engineering

Cameco; Saskatchewan; In loco; CAD 79.000 - 97.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cameco is seeking a student in mechanical engineering for an eight‑month term at Key Lake, Saskatchewan. You will assist with engineering tasks, equipment design changes, and refurbishment programs while supporting site reliability and commissioning teams.

A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential. Eligible candidates must be a 3rd or 4th year student, possess a valid Class 5 license, and plan to return to school after the work term.

Competenze

• University student entering 3rd or 4th year in mechanical engineering or similar field.
• Demonstrate safety-minded attitude and a solutions-driven approach.
• Strong teamwork, time management and communication skills.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and be willing to commute to site by aircraft.
• Must return to school for the academic semester following the work term.

Mansioni

• Perform various engineering tasks including equipment failure investigations, inspections, repair planning, and design work.
• Develop design changes and drafting to improve equipment life.
• Support the site refurbishment program and operational reliability initiatives.
• Assist construction and commissioning teams as required.
• Receive on-the-job training and support maintenance engineers with prescribed analysis and design methods.

Conoscenze

3D modelling

Industrial automation

Lean principles

Value engineering

Formazione

Mechanical Engineering (3rd/4th year)

Descrizione del lavoro

Career Opportunities: Student, Mechanical Engineering (42635)

Requisition ID42635-Posted11/05/2026-Key Lake-Canada-Engineering

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

Key Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mill. The uranium milled at Key Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future.

The Role

You will support applying of corporate policies, procedures, technical and safety standards, and regulations (Federal, Provincial, corporate and SHEQ) in your day-to-day work.

In this role, you will:

• Be involved in performing various engineering tasks and assignments, including equipment failure investigations, equipment inspections, developing repair plans, mining/process equipment design, drafting, equipment selection, vendor support, 3rd party design review, and scope of work development.
• Be involved in performing design changes & associated drafting to improve equipment life.
• Support the site equipment refurbishment program.
• Support site operational reliability program to achieve the goal of operational excellence.
• Support construction & commissioning team as required.
• Receive on the job training through regular design and engineering tasks and assist site maintenance engineers in carrying out technical tasks using prescribed analysis, design, or computational methods.

Required:

• you are a university student currently entering your third or fourth year in mechanical engineering, or other applicable fields;
• demonstrate resolute attitude towards safety;
• solutions driven with a desire to learn and apply knowledge gained;
• demonstrate other soft skills such as teamwork, time management, and good communication skills;
• valid Class 5 driver’s license;
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft; and
• you must return to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.

Recommended:

• Interest and or experience in data driven smart 3D modelling, industrial automation, lean principles, and value engineering.

Conditions of Employment:

• Substance Test.

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 is a eight-month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2026 until end of December 2026.

Interviews will take place in December 2026/January 2027. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.

Salary Range: $78,825 - $97,020

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s Nor th (RSN).

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.