Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 85'800 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 90'912 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 107'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 94'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'050 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 95'097 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Projekt- u. Werkstattleiter/in Schaltanlagenbau BP
You lead teams and plan complex switchgear systems for power supply.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate switchgear projects, lead teams, and ensure safe power distribution systems.
As Projekt- u. Werkstattleiter/in Schaltanlagenbau BP, you take responsibility for demanding construction projects. You plan processes, coordinate teams, and advise clients on technology and safety. In a dynamic industry, you combine technical know-how with leadership skills to build reliable power distribution systems. You ensure the highest quality and safety standards.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Person in Charge of Apprentice Training. Based on 150 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 93'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 80'975 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 92'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 95'250 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 100'100 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 86'000 | 19 |
| Lucerne | CHF 85'995 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 102'369 | 8 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 96'000 | 15 |
| Insurance | CHF 93'600 | 7 |
| Education | CHF 92'300 | 12 |
| Industry various | CHF 90'945 | 16 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 87'958 | 34 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Projekt- und Werkstattleiter/in im Schaltanlagenbau mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1,5 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time advanced training course lasts 1.5 years and leads to the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Projekt- und Werkstattleiter/in im Schaltanlagenbau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Elektrotechnik
- Automatisierung
- Schaltanlagenplanung
- Schaltanlagentechnik
- Projektleiter/Werkstattleiter
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as an Automatiker/in or equivalent qualification and at least 2 years of professional experience in switchgear and control system construction
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as an Automatikmonteur/in or equivalent qualification and at least 3 years of professional experience in switchgear and control system construction
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) of another profession and at least 4 years of professional experience in switchgear and control system construction
- Module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Safety awareness
- Leadership qualities
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Technical understanding
- Negotiation skills
- Careful working methods
- 1Elektrotechnik
- 2Automatisierung
- 3Schaltanlagenplanung
- 4Schaltanlagentechnik
- 5Projektleiter/Werkstattleiter
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Technical understanding
- Organizational skills
- Safety awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at the planning desk, check assembly plans, and direct your staff to the next steps. In between, you discuss technical details with clients and ensure all safety standards are met.
- You plan construction processes and create detailed assembly plans for new systems.
- You order necessary materials like cables, cabinets, and circuit breakers.
- You coordinate projects and regularly consult with clients.
- You direct staff and monitor their work steps.
- You review quotes, negotiate terms, and prepare invoices.
- You create technical documents and train end-users on fuses.
- You ensure safety standards and prevent potential damage cases.
Working conditions
You work mainly in an office at a computer. Occasionally you visit design offices or the installation sites of the systems.
Where to learn
- Verband Schaltanlagen und Automatik Schweiz (VSAS)Werkhofstr. 9, 2503 Biel
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Technical understanding
- Organizational skills
- Safety awareness
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High responsibility
- Dynamic industry
- Close customer contact
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