Posted 2 days ago
Student, Control Systems Engineer
@ Cameco Corporation-Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Overview
Cameco Corporation is hiring a student control systems engineer for an eight-month full-time temporary term from May to December 2027, with a possible extension, at its McArthur River operation. The role supports improvement projects in communication systems, OT networks, PLC/DCS programming and industrial cybersecurity, working alongside control system engineers. The posting requires a rotational schedule, air commuting to site, a pre-employment substance test, and return to school after the work term.
Responsibilities:
- Support control system engineers on day-to-day technical activities
- Participate in maintenance troubleshooting and failure investigations
- Support industrial control system cybersecurity and networking
- Assist with PLC and DCS programming and troubleshooting
Requirements summary:
- Entering third or fourth year in computer or electrical engineering
- Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
- Willing to work a rotational schedule and commute by aircraft
- Must return to school after the work term
- Networking or control systems experience is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | computer engineering, electrical engineering |
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Cameco Corporation-Saskatoon
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Description
The Role
Working at Camecos 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 teams 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.
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/January 2027. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
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