Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Do you see yourself maintaining in-house engineering and technical expertise to deliver design and configuration management services for waste management areas and other facility needs across Integrated Waste Services? If you answered yes, our Chalk River office is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Student, Apply Now!
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of
January 9th at 11:59 pm EST to ensure consideration for student employment. All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term to graduate.
Department: 8584 Waste Operations Engineering
Number of Positions: 1Duration: 12 - 16 Months (May 2026 - April 2027 or August 2027)
Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Year of study: 2nd year or higher
What will you be doing! - Designing and developing detailed drawings in Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Supporting the creation of technical design concepts and calculations as needed.
- Performing field walkdowns to verify existing conditions and gather design information.
- Collaborating with mechanical and electrical designers to identify equipment tagging requirements and provide technical data to appropriate databases for preventive maintenance and configuration management.
- Working with Engineers throughout the project life cycle and support documentation activities required for change control closure.
- Preparing technical documents, analyze data, and produce reports under the guidance of an Engineer or Senior Designer.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:- Education
- Enrolled in University, completing a mechanical engineering degree.
- Experience
- Experience working with process piping and HVAC systems is considered an asset.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong CAD skills and a technical aptitude.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and produce high-quality drafting work using AutoCAD and Inventor.
- Possesses a solid understanding of mechanical systems is essential, and hands-on experience in a lab, industrial environment, or machine shop will be viewed favourably.
- Ability to work closely with senior engineers, supporting them in preparing project documentation, organizing planning materials, and managing information throughout the design process.
- Strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a willingness to take initiative.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security."
Why CNL?Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer Students:
- Paid Statutory Holidays (within the working term);
- 1 Company Floating Holiday;
- Instead of accumulative vacation time, students receive an additional 4% of earnings on each pay!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
For more details about our student program including FAQs, timelines, resume writing tips, and more visit: Student Careers - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Location:CNL's Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!
