Network Engineer - Engineering and Design

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development supporting cargo transport, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada's Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country.

Why join the digital technologies network infrastructure team?

Reporting to the Associate Director of Pratt & Whitney's global network infrastructure services, the Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and managing the company's network to ensure fast, reliable and secure digital communications. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to innovate and transform the network infrastructure. The position favors in-person collaboration and full-time onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to capture and document requirements and propose solutions for the physical and logical network layers.
• Configure network equipment for offices and industrial networks (switches, firewalls, access points, wireless controllers, monitoring tools) using infrastructure automation tools (infrastructure as code).
• Propose improvements and act as technical lead to modernize infrastructure with internal and external partners.
• Update network hardware and software to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and manage small network infrastructure projects.
• Provide level 3 support to resolve complex issues.
• Ensure alignment with corporate standards and cybersecurity compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must have strong knowledge of network architecture, network security, engineering and operations:

• WLAN, LAN, WAN, DDI, VPN, proxy
• Web hosting zone / DMZ
• Firewalls
• Data center networking
• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure)
• Network segmentation — micro and macro
• SDN, Cisco DNA, Cisco ISE
• Cisco certification
• Scripting and code for automation
• Physical and logical architecture diagrams in Draw.io and Visio format
• More than 5 years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale networks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Travel as needed to the North Shore and South Shore of Montreal; occasional trips to other Canadian sites

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment; it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand technical documentation and to write and communicate with international customers, suppliers, and colleagues.

Assets

• University degree in a related field
• Experience in industrial networks

What we offer

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility, public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely to make the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness and precision to design, manufacture and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and product quality contribute to the success of our customers.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances.