Design Engineer, Electrical

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Port Hope

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

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Position And Responsibilities

As a member of the design engineering team, you will provide electrical engineering expertise throughout the Port Hope conversion facility, including, but not limited to, power distribution systems, instrumentation, loop drawings, and electrical control systems. You will also provide design work and technical support to operations, maintenance and the site projects team. You are considered the design authority for the site for electrical and instrumentation systems and will approve all related drawings for the site. You may be required to manage some projects related to your field of expertise from conception through to implementation. You provide specialized technical information and guidance ensuring solutions are based on knowledge and training, and in compliance with federal codes, Cameco procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.

Applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression which is appropriate to their qualifications.

Education And Qualifications

Requirements of the position:

• • Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario or actively working towards
  • Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience focusing on 600 V 3-phase power distribution systems including the development of single-line diagrams
  • Experience conducting power system studies including arc flash analysis
  • Working knowledge of high voltage systems up to 44KV
  • Proven professional experience in manufacturing or chemical process environment
    

Assets

• • Experience gained from within a chemical or petrochemical continuous operation
  • Project Management experience
  • SAP experience
    

Safety sensitive position

Job ID: 42348

Posted: November 3, 2026

Posting end date: November 22, 2026

This position is eligible for an employee referral bonus.

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.