Sr. Engineer, Operational Technology

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 (, 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 energize a clean-air world. 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

Cameco is seeking a senior engineer, operational technology (OT) to play a critical role in supporting our uranium mining, milling, refining, and fuel services operations. Based in Saskatoon and reporting to the chief engineer, OT and research, this role offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of operations, engineering, and technology. You will provide hands‑on technical expertise and leaderships while helping to set the direction, standards, and governance for OT systems across multiple sites and leading new technology-driven projects. This is a highly visible role suited for an experienced engineer who thrives on delivering results, making decisive technical calls, collaborating across disciplines, and navigating change in a complex, regulated industrial environment. In this senior role, you will balance strategy with execution, acting as both a technical expert and a trusted partner to site and corporate teams.

In this role, you will :

• Lead the development and deployment of enterprise OT standards, practices, and procedures, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability across Cameco’s operating sites.
• Drive step‑change improvements in controls systems, including : OT / IT architecture and governance;
• PLC and DCS programming practices (DeltaV, Foxboro, Rockwell);
• HMI and alarm management standards;
• Control loop improvement;

Asset and lifecycle management for control systems; and

OT networking and system reliability.

Required :

industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Ethernet / IP, and OPC;

control loop performance monitoring and optimization (, PlantESP);

Recommended :

Conditions of Employment :

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

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.

Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered at an appropriate level, if fully qualified applicants do not apply.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID # : 41842

Posted : February 5, 2026

Posting end date : February 26, 2026Salary Range : $142,000 - $177,000

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.