Student, Construction Engineering

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Cigar Lake

Work Contract: Temp Full-Time H (K5)

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. Our northern Saskatchewan operations at McArthur River, Key Lake, Cigar Lake, and Rabbit Lake are located in the Athabasca Basin region, home to the world's largest high-grade uranium deposits. Utilities around the world rely on Cameco's uranium fuel to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power.

The Role

The Cameco Technical Services team is looking for a student who thrives on tackling diverse challenges in a unique environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to the Saskatchewan mining operations.

In This Role, You Will

• Assist with researching, creating, and implementing detailed preventive maintenance plans focused on Reliability and Mechanical Integrity.
• Assist in analyzing equipment failures and determining strategies for preventing future failures.
• Review inspection reports and recommendations to help determine corrective actions related to fixed and rotating equipment.
• Create reports and presentations to present failure modes, proposed corrective actions, celebrate successes and detail improvements.
• Learn new skills related to equipment reliability and integrity across multiple operations using advanced analytical tools and software.
• Work a two week on/two week off rotational schedule and commute to Northern SK sites by aircraft.
  
  

Required

• you are entering your third or fourth year as a university student specializing in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or a related field; and
• you must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.
  
  

Recommended

• excellent communication, data analysis and compilation, and organization skills; and
• proficient with Microsoft Excel.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• pre-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 four-month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2027 until end of August 2027.

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

Req ID #: 45290

Posted: November 5, 2026

Posting end date: November 26, 2026

Salary Range: $78,826 - $97,016

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (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.