Electrical Planning Engineer, Federal VET Diploma
From idea to implementation
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Bringing electrical systems to life – that’s your mission as an electrical planning engineer with Federal VET Diploma. With a passion for precision and technology, you lay the foundations for pioneering installations in residential, industrial and commercial buildings.
As an electrical planning engineer with Federal VET Diploma, you’re the mastermind behind the complex installations that shape our day-to-day lives. You develop plans for power grids, communication installations and security systems – from lighting to fire alarm systems. You combine technical knowledge with creative problem-solving, always keep a close eye on costs and deadlines, and act as a crucial interface between customers, planners and tradespeople.
Whether in the office, on the construction site or directly at the customer premises – your work is as varied as the projects themselves. At Equans, we support you with state-of-the-art technology and a wide range of career opportunities – so you can shape the technology of tomorrow today.
Your activities
As an electrical planning engineer with Federal VET Diploma, you’re the creative mastermind behind innovative solutions. You draw up plans for complex electrical installations, oversee their implementation and ensure that everything runs smoothly – from the initial sketch to commissioning.
In your job as an electrical planning engineer with Federal VET Diploma, you combine technical expertise with organisational skills. You plan and coordinate electrical systems, advise customers and ensure the highest quality standards – always with efficiency and sustainability in mind. Your work makes buildings smarter, safer and more energy efficient.
Planning installations
You analyse requirements, create detailed plans for power grids, lighting and security systems, and advise customers on choosing the right solutions.
Monitoring projects
You keep track of the progress of the construction work, monitor the quality of the installations, and ensure that deadlines and standards are met.
Managing costs and materials
From ordering materials to costing quotations – you ensure that projects are implemented cost-effectively and on time.
Commissioning of systems
You perform tests, commission electrical systems and explain how they operate and work to customers.
Teamwork and interface management
Be it site managers, tradespeople or customers – you coordinate everyone involved and ensure smooth collaboration.
Technical documentation
You create and update plans, reports and technical documentation, ensuring that all processes are traceable and efficiently logged.
Your entry
into the world of electrical planning
Interested in technology and logical thinking? Then an apprenticeship as an electrical planning engineer with Federal VET Diploma is just the thing for you! You don’t need any prior knowledge – if you work diligently and enjoy planning, you’ll learn everything you need.
What you need to bring
- Enthusiasm for technology and planning
- Good spatial sense
- High-level school-leaving certificate (Sec. A)
- Interest in precision and logical thinking
- Enthusiasm for customer contact and teamwork
Your future
in electrical planning
An apprenticeship as an electrical planning engineer with Federal VET Diploma opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Whether you’re looking to specialise, go into management or run your own business – you can forge your own path in the electrical industry.
Your training and development opportunities
- Additional apprenticeship as an Electrician with Federal VET Diploma or Building IT Specialist with Federal VET Diploma
- Federal Professional Examination, e.g. as Electrical Project Manager – Planning – with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- Advanced Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Qualified Electrical Planning Expert
- Degree at a Professional Educational Institution, e.g. Qualified Technician, PEI, in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in Energy Technology
Your potential career pathways
- Team, project or department manager in electrical planning
- Construction site manager for installation projects
- Electrical, telecommunications or building automation planning
- Consultant or salesperson for technical systems
- Independent contractor in the electrical industry
Plan
the energy supply of the future
Want to learn how electrical systems are planned and implemented? Then start your apprenticeship as an electrical planning engineer with Federal VET Diploma! Download our flyer and read all about our apprenticeships.
