Student, Control Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Location: McArthur River

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

McArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River 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

Working at Cameco’s McArthur River operation and reporting to the chief engineer (maintenance), you will gain hands-on experience supporting or managing improvement projects related to communication systems, OT network systems, PLC/DCS programming, cybersecurity, and various other industrial control system improvement activities.

In This Role, You Will

• Be mentored and work alongside control system engineers and specialists.
• Support the research and development team’s work related to control systems.
• Assist control system engineers/specialists on their day-to-day technical activities,
• Participate in maintenance troubleshooting and failure investigations, collaborating with external vendors and site stakeholders to identify sustainable solutions and enhance system reliability.
• Support industrial control system cybersecurity/networking activities, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be involved in PLC/DCS programming, troubleshooting, and improvement activities.
  
  

Required

• you are entering your third or fourth year as a university student in computer or electrical engineering;
• strong commitment to safety and safe work practices;
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft; and
• you must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.
  
  

Recommended

• previous experience, coursework, or project experience related to networking, communication systems, or control systems would be considered an asset.
  
  

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 an eight-month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2027 until end of December 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

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

Req ID #: 42543

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.