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 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Energie- und Umwelttechniker/in HF
You plan and implement innovative energy and environmental systems
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You develop eco-friendly energy technology, lead construction projects, and optimize industrial plants for a sustainable future.
Energie- und Umwelttechniker/in HF actively shape the technical future. You combine engineering knowledge with ecological thinking to plan and build sustainable systems. Whether solar power, wind energy, or water usage – you develop efficient solutions that conserve resources and protect the environment.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
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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
- 🎓 Dipl. Energie- und Umwelttechniker/in HF
- ⏱ 2 Jahre Vollzeit 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training lasts two years full-time or three years while working, and ends with an HF diploma.
Typical training path
Dipl. Energie- und Umwelttechniker/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the field of training
- Other EFZ
- Berufs-, Fach- or gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Equivalent qualification for sur-dossier admission
- For part-time training: Employment of at least 50% in the field of training
- For full-time training: Internship of 720 hours (with relevant EFZ) or 1800 hours (without relevant EFZ)
Requirements
- Interest in energy and environmental technology
- Team and communication skills
- Systematic and solution-oriented thinking
- Leadership qualities
Where this can lead
Career changers with basic technical training can qualify through a relevant internship and part-time courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Ecological thinking
- Sense of responsibility
- Leadership qualities
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at your computer and check the load-bearing capacity of a new solar system using CAD software. Afterwards, you discuss the next steps for roof installation with the site manager.
- You analyze customer needs and derive technical requirements for new systems.
- You design innovative systems that use renewable energy sources like sun or wind.
- You create detailed plans and technical documentation using modern CAD software.
- You plan construction phases and coordinate the work of specialist teams.
- You commission new systems and calibrate the sensors precisely.
- You measure data, analyze the results, and derive optimization measures.
- You develop cost-effective solutions that combine energy efficiency and environmental protection.
Working conditions
You work in planning offices, on construction sites, and in workshops. You often lead project teams and exchange ideas with engineers or production managers.
Where to learn
- Swissmem - Höhere BerufsbildungPfingstweidstrasse 102, 8005 Zürich
- Limmatstrasse 63, 8005 Zürich
- Verband Schweizerischer Elektrizitätsunternehmen VSE HintereBahnhofstr. 10, 5000 Aarau
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8001 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Ecological thinking
- Sense of responsibility
- Leadership qualities
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Changing work locations
- Continuous training
- Physical strain
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