Heating Engineer, Federal VET Diploma
Applying technology and precision to obtain the perfect temperature
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As a heating engineer with Federal VET Diploma at Equans Switzerland, you optimise heat flow in every situation. Discover a profession that combines technical expertise with sustainable solutions – and makes a real difference.
Heating engineers with Federal VET Diploma are true specialists when it comes to generating and distributing heat efficiently. In your day-to-day work, you route pipes, install modern heating systems and ensure that buildings of all kinds are pleasantly heated – always in compliance with environmental regulations and energy efficiency requirements.
You work in the workshop, on construction sites or directly at customer premises. Your manual skills and technical understanding contribute to a sustainable future and help optimise the commissioning of modern heating systems.
Your activities
As a heating engineer with Federal VET Diploma at Equans, you can expect a varied career, both in the workshop and on site with customers. Whether you’re installing boilers, routing pipes or maintaining systems – you’re always at the cutting edge of technology, and you apply your skills every day. Your tasks are as varied as the technologies you work with.
In your day-to-day work as a heating engineer with Federal VET Diploma at Equans Switzerland, you’re responsible for planning, installing and maintaining modern heating systems. You ensure that heat is distributed efficiently and systems always function reliably. From routing pipes to commissioning innovative heat pumps – you don’t just keep buildings warm, you also make them future-proof.
Installing and testing heating systems
Install modern heating systems such as heat pumps that use geothermal energy or air. Check the systems for correct functioning and prepare them for commissioning.
Routing and connecting pipes
Cut, shape and install heating and water pipes. Route pipes in floors, walls or ceilings and then connect them to the heat distribution system.
Installing radiators and fittings
Install radiators, underfloor heating and valves. Combine the individual components to create a functioning system that’s perfectly tailored to the customer’s needs.
Performing maintenance work
Check existing heating systems, fix faults and replace defective parts. Ensure that systems work efficiently and safely over the long term.
Implementing sustainable solutions
Install energy-efficient systems such as solar thermal panels while paying attention to environmental requirements and conserving resources. Optimise existing systems to save energy and reduce emissions.
Supporting and advising customers
Hand over the finished systems to the customers, explain how to operate them and be available to answer any questions. Build trust and ensure that customers are satisfied.
Your entry
into the world of heating technology
You don’t have to be a pro – just someone with an interest in technology, manual skills and motivation! You’ll learn everything you need for your career during your apprenticeship.
What you need to bring
- An inquisitive nature when it comes to technology and sustainable energy systems
- Manual skills and an enthusiasm for hands-on work
- Good spatial sense
- High-level school-leaving certificate (Sec. A)
- Enthusiasm for varied assignments on construction sites and at customer premises
- Team spirit and enthusiasm for contact with people
Your future
in the heating industry
An apprenticeship as a heating engineer with Federal VET Diploma opens up many doors for you. Whether you want to specialise, lead people or run your own business – you can forge your own path in building technology.
Your training and development opportunities
- Additional apprenticeship as Building Heating Services Technician, Federal VET Diploma
- Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Chief Heating Engineer
- Advanced Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Master Heating Specialist
- Degree at a Professional Educational Institution, e.g. Qualified Technician, PEI, in Building Technology
Your potential career pathways
- Supervising fitter in charge of construction sites
- Service engineer for maintenance and optimisation of heating systems
- Team, project or department manager
- Workshop manager for the preparation and assembly of heating systems
- Consultant or salesperson in building technology
- Independent heating contractor
Heat for the future
with you as a professional
Keen to ensure that buildings are heated efficiently and interested in an exciting apprenticeship? Start your career as a heating engineer with Federal VET Diploma! Download our flyer and read all about our apprenticeships.
