Internship - Winter 2027 - Compressor Drafting Intern

Prattwhitney; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Mississauga invites driven engineering students to join our internship program, focusing on CAD design and documentation of compressor components.

You will work on-site with our engineering team, create and update 2D/3D drawings using CATIA, and contribute to BOMs and drawings, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Be eligible to work in Canada.
• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable.
• Currently enrolled in a diploma or degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CATIA software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for compressor components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design specifications and requirements are met.
• Perform design modifications and revisions based on feedback and technical specifications.
• Support the development of documentation, including bill of materials (BOMs) and technical drawings.

Skills

CATIA

CAD drawings

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (diploma/degree)

Tools

CATIA

Job description

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

Internship dates: January 5th to April 23rd, 2027

Location: The position is based at our Mississauga location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continue to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for compressor components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design specifications and requirements are met.
• Perform design modifications and revisions based on feedback and technical specifications.
• Support the development of documentation, including bill of materials (BOMs) and technical drawings.

What do you need to be successful?

• Be eligible to work in Canada.
• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable.
• Currently enrolled in a diploma or degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CATIA software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making 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 the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up.

Are you ready to go beyond?

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

The salary range for this role is 22.20 cad - 32,60 cad. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.