Lead Mechanical Engineer - Permanent

- Regular/Permanent

- Canada / Saskatchewan

- Hybrid Options

- Apply Before 12/22/2025

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

Reporting to the E&P Engineering Manager, the Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer, will lead the mechanical disciplines to support capital projects from concept through to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, budgets, and timelines. Your role will span coordination, execution, and communication, driving effective collaboration across technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders. You will support the project managers on projects that will span from early study development to final commissioning and provide you true end to end ownership of your projects.

At Orano Canada, you are part of the global clean energy transition. Our uranium fuels safe, low-carbon nuclear power, supporting climate goals with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and community. Working at Orano means you’ll be doing work that matters.

Dare to do something different.

Dare to Take Action. Contribute to clean energy while gaining full lifecycle experience on world-class Saskatchewan uranium projects—backed by Orano Group’s global expertise.

Dare to Care. Safety isn’t just a priority, it’s who we are. We put our people first. No compromise, we aim for the highest standards.

Dare to Invest. We’re investing in the future of Saskatchewan and we create careers that matter. Invest in your future.

Dare to Belong. Here, your contributions matter. Enjoy the security of a global leader with the close-knit feel of a Canadian team.

Dare to Innovate. Join experts driving innovation in processing, tailings, and environmental performance. We need bold thinkers to guide the way.

For engineers seeking impactful, globally connected work in the clean energy sector, Orano Canada is an exciting choice.

What you’ll accomplish:

- Perform conceptual and detailed mechanical engineering design activities for the existing and new operations in Uranium Mining/Milling facilities

- Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets and tender documents for procurement of equipment including expediting orders to facilitate installation and construction

- Ensure mechanical/piping systems meet technical specifications, adherence to industry and internal standards, and that required regulatory and QA/QC requirements are met

- Support large multidisciplinary projects from conceptual to detailed engineering, continuing to construction and commissioning support as required

- Coordinate information requests during fabrication and construction and participate in shop and site visits as necessary to ensure acceptance of approved design and compliance with codes and schedule

- Provide mechanical technical support to other Orano Canada departments as required

- Other duties as requested by the Engineering Manager

Work Location & Travel:

- Based in Saskatoon, SK

- Occasional travel to Orano mine and project sites as required

Our Full-Time Benefits

- A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival

- A welcoming environment and great coworkers

- A competitive salary and benefits package

- Training and Development opportunities throughout your career

- Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises

- All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.

Ideal qualifications

Qualifications and skills we’re seeking:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

- Licensed Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan (or eligible for APEGS registration)

- 15+ years of experience in mechanical system analysis, design, and construction - 10+ years of experience with engineering industrial projects

- Sound knowledge and application experience of the ASME B31.3, BPVC Section VIII and API 650 Codes

- Solid understanding of process, chemical, and slurry conveyance, piping, and tank design

- Extensive working knowledge of mechanical process equipment selection including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, etc.

- Experience with pipe stress analysis including specifying pipe supports pipe support would be considered an asset

- Ability to innovate in the areas of system efficiency, capital and operating cost optimization

- Experience working within or with other medium to large scale mining and processing organizations is considered an asset

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Ability to lead and interact in a team environment, as well as working independently

- Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with other departments within the company

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification.

Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.