Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 96'915 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 79'477 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Ingenieur/in in nachhaltigem Bauen
You optimize construction projects for energy efficiency and develop sustainable energy concepts.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan energy-optimized new buildings and renovations. You develop sustainable energy concepts. You work across disciplines on ecological building materials.
The climate crisis demands innovative solutions for the construction industry. As an Ingenieur/in in nachhaltigem Bauen, you combine technical expertise with ecological responsibility. You analyze construction projects. You integrate renewable energy. You rely on resource-saving materials. Your goal is to create buildings that save energy and protect the environment. You actively shape the future of the construction industry.
FieldConstruction
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryConstruction
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Engineer in Micro Engineering. Based on 68 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 77'700 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'800 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 83'875 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 90'000 | 8 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 85'100 | 10 |
| Industry various | CHF 78'375 | 18 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 77'800 | 7 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'000 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Ingenieur/in in nachhaltigem Bauen
Official education path
Training typically involves postgraduate study. You might complete a Master of Advanced Studies in sustainable construction.
Typical training path
Ingenieur/in in nachhaltigem Bauen
Prerequisites
- FH-/Uni-Abschluss or equivalent qualification
Requirements
- Ability to develop, execute, and review projects
- Strong environmental awareness
- Communication skills
- Construction technology knowledge
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Project management
- Environmental awareness
- Communication
- Construction technology
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check building plans for energy efficiency. You discuss solar systems or heat pumps with experts from different fields. You ensure that all planned measures meet ecological standards.
- You analyze building plans. You identify opportunities for energy optimization.
- You check if ecological building materials suit specific projects.
- You coordinate work between architects, craftsmen, and specialist planners.
- You monitor the implementation of energy concepts on site.
- You document achieved environmental goals. You adjust measures if needed.
Working conditions
You work in planning offices, construction companies, or public administration. Your role includes desk work and site visits.
Where to learn
- EN Bau (Energie und Nachhaltigkeit) c/o Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Architektur, Bau und Geomatik Institut Nachhaltigkeit und Energie am BauHofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz
Strengths
- Project management
- Environmental awareness
- Communication
- Construction technology
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Complex coordination
- Dynamic regulations
- Field work
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