Sr. Engineer, Mine

Sr. Engineer, Mine (41358)

McArthur River, SK

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

As part of the McArthur River team, you will contribute your mine engineering expertise to support operations in mining a challenging orebody. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective production through thoughtful planning and technical guidance. With safety as a core value, you will focus on delivering high-quality results while helping your team meet operational targets.

In this role, you will:

- Develop and maintain short and long term mine plans and schedules.

- Support ventilation design and monitoring to ensure safe working conditions.

- Contribute to ground control strategies and implementation.

- Conduct and oversee surveying activities to support production and development.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges.

- Supervise and support a small team of technical staff, fostering collaboration and performance.

- Provide technical direction and guidance to ensure that production designs are adequate for the complex orebody.

- Promote a safety-first culture in all aspects of engineering and operations.

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in geological, geotechnical or mine engineering

- Seven to 12 years of progressive experience in hard rock and/or underground mine engineering

- Eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)

- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation

- Demonstrated expertise in mine design software, particularly Deswik, with a strong background in drilling and blasting design. This includes experience reviewing and validating others’ work, as well as training team members in effective drilling and blast design practices.

- Extensive experience with mine scheduling software, particularly Deswik, including the development of short-, medium-, and long-term schedules. Proven ability to train and support others in building effective and practical mine schedules.

- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects

- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

- Long hole mining experience, particularly in high-grade or challenging environments

- Ventilation experience with Ventilation on Demand (VOD) systems.

Conditions of Employment:

- Substance test

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

- Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay

- Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account

- Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave

- Employee & Family Assistance Programs

- RRSP and RPP matching program

- Career development opportunities

- Relocation costs

Req ID #

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41358

Posted: September 25, 2025

Posting end date: October 16, 2025

Salary Range: $142,000 - $177,000