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Electrician – Energy and Building Technology Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Elektroniker/in - Energie- und Gebäudetechnik

Electrician specializing in Energy and Building Technology is a 3.5-year recognized vocational training program in the skilled trades. This training qualifies you for the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electrical systems in buildings, including modern energy and building technology systems.

What you do

  • Installing and configuring electrical systems and wiring
  • Mounting switches, sockets, lights, and fuses
  • Commissioning building automation systems and smart home solutions
  • Maintaining and repairing existing electrical installations and devices
  • Troubleshooting and resolving malfunctions in electrical systems
  • Testing the electrical safety and function of systems
  • Advising customers on energy efficiency and modern building technologies

Requirements

  • Good secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Interest in electrical engineering, physics, and mathematics
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Diligence and sense of responsibility (especially when working with electricity)
  • Logical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Teamwork ability and strong communication skills
  • Normal color vision (for identifying cables)

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Electrician (Elektrotechnikermeister/in)
  2. 2Advanced training to become a state-certified Technician (Techniker/in in Electrical Engineering)
  3. 3Specialization in areas such as Smart Home, renewable energies, or building management
  4. 4Advancement to Project Manager or Site Manager
  5. 5Self-employment with one's own business

Companies offering this Ausbildung

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Electrician – Energy and Building Technology Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Electrician – Energy and Building Technology Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Electrician – Energy and Building Technology Ausbildung?

Good secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Interest in electrical engineering, physics, and mathematics; Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Diligence and sense of responsibility (especially when working with electricity).

Where can I find open Electrician – Energy and Building Technology Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 314 open positions at 291 companies, for example at BAUER Elektroanlagen, SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria GmbH, and DORNHÖFER GMBH.

How to apply as a Electrician – Energy and Building Technology

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.