What does a Hydropower Engineer do?

You plan, build and optimize hydropower plants.

What education does Hydropower Engineer require?

University of Applied Sciences (60 months)

How much does a Hydropower Engineer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 85'000, mid ~CHF CHF 110'000 per year (approximate).

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Hydropower Engineer

Engineering & Industry

Hydropower engineers plan, build, and optimize hydropower plants in Switzerland. They calculate turbine outputs, monitor dam facilities, and develop sustainable solutions for renewable energy generation from hydropower.

Entry

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 145'000

CHF 12'083/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration60 months

Your path to Hydropower Engineer

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 85'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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