Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 101'189 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 105'300 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 128'628 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Energie- und Umwelttechnikingenieur/in FH
You develop innovative solutions for renewable energy and resource efficiency.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As an Energie- und Umwelttechnikingenieur FH, you plan systems for renewable energy and sustainable buildings.
Climate change demands new paths. As an Energie- und Umwelttechnikingenieur FH, you help shape the future. You develop efficient systems for wind, solar, and geothermal energy. Your focus is on sustainable resource use and clean technologies. Together with teams, you implement innovative projects. This protects the climate and secures our energy supply for future generations.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Installation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Energie-Ingenieurin. Based on 232 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+19% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 81'800 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 97'025 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 97'408 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 100'000 | 17 |
| Aargau | CHF 99'572 | 22 |
| Berne | CHF 98'325 | 20 |
| Zurich | CHF 98'200 | 39 |
| Vaud | CHF 90'000 | 33 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 117'527 | 10 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 106'537 | 5 |
| Consulting various | CHF 98'423 | 9 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 96'000 | 31 |
| Utilities | CHF 94'300 | 121 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 92'000 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Energie- und Umwelttechnik"
Official education path
Training takes place as a practice-integrated bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciences with a federally recognized diploma.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Energie- und Umwelttechnik"
Prerequisites
- completed vocational basic training in a field related to the study direction and Berufsmaturität
- completed basic training in another area and Berufsmaturität plus a 1-year internship in energy and environmental technology
- federally recognized Maturität or Fachmaturität and a 1-year internship in energy and environmental technology
- gymnasiale Maturität and internship contract with a company in the energy and environmental technology sector (for practice-integrated bachelor's at ZHAW)
Requirements
- analytical skills
- networked thinking and action
- technical understanding
- ability to develop, execute, and review projects
Where this can lead
Career changers with related vocational training and a relevant internship can enter the field. Switching from other technical degrees with additional modules is also possible.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Project management and organization
- Networked action
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You analyze data streams from a photovoltaic system and optimize its output for a new residential area. You check technical feasibility and coordinate the on-site installation.
- You design and plan systems for wind power and photovoltaics.
- You analyze the potential of renewable energy at different locations.
- You develop efficient building energy systems according to modern sustainability standards.
- You calculate the spread of pollutants in the environment.
- You monitor the operation of heat pumps and geothermal systems.
- You plan and size wastewater and exhaust air treatment plants for municipalities.
- You integrate modern recycling processes to recover valuable raw materials.
- You develop environmental goals and sustainable supply chains for companies.
Working conditions
You work in energy, industrial, and consulting companies as well as authorities. You often take on leadership roles or start your own business.
Where to learn
- Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für TechnikSteinackerstr. 5, 5210 Windisch
- Ostschweizer Fachhochschule OST Oberseestr. 10Postfach 1475, 8640 Rapperswil SG
- ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften School of EngineeringTechnikumstr. 9, 8401 Winterthur
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Project management and organization
- Networked action
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Regular travel
- Constant change
- Project pressure
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