Senior Mechanical/CAD Technologist

Senior Mechanical/CAD Technologist (Permanent)

(Saskatoon)

Orano Canada Inc. (OCI) is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy!

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical/CAD Technologist to play a central role in expanding our internal project execution capabilities. This new permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to support a variety of challenging and high-impact projects across our operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in mechanical and piping design, along with a passion for mentoring others and helping shape the future of OCI’s in-house design and drafting standards.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide hands-on design expertise, guide junior staff, and collaborate across departments to ensure our engineering deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. You’ll be a key contributor to building a robust internal design function and will work on projects that are critical to the long-term success of our operations. If you’re excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Reporting to the Design Supervisor, this position is responsible for the following duties:

Technical Duties:

Perform conceptual and detailed mechanical engineering design activities for OCIs McClean Lake uranium mining/milling facilities in northern Saskatchewan

Ensure mechanical/piping systems meet all technical, safety, and quality specifications and standards and ensure regulatory and QA/QC requirements are met

Independently manage smaller projects with limited supervision, meeting deadlines and ensuring successful completion

Support updates of technical documentation within all areas of an interdisciplinary engineering team

Analyse and measure as-built conditions and update documentation accordingly

Research and respond to Requests for Information

Technical field coordination during construction activities

Provide mechanical technical support to other Orano Canada departments 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

Collaborate with other departments (Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Radiation Protection, Services, etc) on various projects

Training and Mentorship:

Provide technical guidance, support, and mentorship to junior designers and technologists

Assist with onboarding and training of new team members

Promote and uphold engineering and safety standards, design protocols, and site-specific practices

Document Revisions and Archiving:

Maintain and manage McClean Lake technical documents in the Orano document repository system

Contribute to updating, review and optimization of group procedures and workflows

Review documents for accuracy and quality

Communicate to ensure engineering consulting firms follow Orano’s design requirements and standards

Ensure engineering documents (project documentation, drawings, engineering data sheets) adhere to Orano’s project requirements, quality standards, and specifications

Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets and tender documents, and support order expediting to ensure timely installation and construction

Other duties as requested by the Supervisor, Design

Qualities and skills we’re seeking:

Two-year Engineering Technologist diploma from a recognized institution

Minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical system design within an industrial environment

Will have or will immediately obtain and maintain registration with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan

Solid understanding of multi-disciplinary process systems, including process/slurry piping, tanks, structural steel, and equipment selection

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Expertise in AutoCAD Plant 3D, including 3D modeling, isometric generation, and specification management

Experience using Navisworks for model reviews and integration of point clouds is an asset

Familiarity with laser scanning and point cloud registration is an asset

Experience with MicroStation is also considered an asset

Fosters a supportive and motivating team environment

Approaches obstacles with strong problem-solving and thoughtful analysis

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective team leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently

Collaborates easily and builds relationships with diverse teams

Able to organize information, resources, and schedules to meet deadlines

Work Location & Schedule

Based in Saskatoon, SK

Occasional travel to Orano mine and project sites is required

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Fitness equipment available for use on work/camp premises

Career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our career opportunities.

Apply online at by May 7th, 2025.

Job #: 025-105-S