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Hire professionals who can plan electrical installations, supervise safe execution, and take responsibility for compliance, commissioning, and repairs. Get fast, precise matching with vetted freelancers who hold the Elektromeister qualification.

About the certification

What it means

The Elektromeister is a master-level trade qualification in the German electrical craft. It is awarded through the Handwerkskammer (HWK) and shows that a person can do more than install wiring. It signals technical depth, responsibility for safety, and the ability to lead electrical work in real projects.

What it validates

  • Planning and supervising electrical installations
  • Safe work on low-voltage systems and building services
  • Fault finding, testing, and commissioning
  • Organizing work sites, teams, and subcontracted tasks
  • Understanding of relevant rules, standards, and inspection duties

Typical holder profile

An Elektromeister often comes from hands-on electrical trade experience and has moved into a role with wider responsibility. That can mean a site lead, service manager, technical supervisor, workshop owner, or independent contractor. In Germany, companies often look for this qualification when they need someone who can combine practical execution with formal responsibility.

Core knowledge

The title covers a broad mix of practice and management. A qualified Elektromeister is expected to work confidently with installation concepts, protective measures, documentation, and customer coordination.

  • Electrical safety and accident prevention
  • Measurement, testing, and fault analysis
  • Building and industrial installation basics
  • System handover and technical documentation
  • Work planning, supervision, and customer communication

Where it matters

This qualification is important in projects where electrical work must be delivered safely and in line with German trade expectations. That includes new builds, renovations, maintenance, service calls, and technical upgrades in homes, commercial buildings, and light industrial settings. For freelance work in Germany, the Elektromeister title often matters when the client needs a person who can take responsibility, not just carry out isolated tasks.

Why it helps hiring

Hiring an Elektromeister gives a company a clearer signal than a general electrician profile. It suggests maturity, oversight skills, and the ability to handle work that touches compliance, quality, and safety. It also helps when a project needs on-site decisions, coordination with other trades, or someone who can review and sign off technical work with confidence.

Meet FRATCH Elektromeister (Master Electrician)

Ahmet Demir

Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024

Erlensee

Last position:

Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024 at Horiba GmbH

  • Planning and development of electrical systems for test benches and alternative drive systems
  • Designing a battery test station specifically for electric cars
  • Specifying and designing controls, following standards, legal regulations, planning guidelines, and customer specs
  • Sizing and selecting electrical components
  • Creating electrical schematics and macros and maintaining parts data with EPLAN P8 Version Interface 2024
  • Updating and adapting PLC programs
  • Preparing SISTEMA calculations
  • Supporting assembly and commissioning
  • Ordering electrical components in SAP
  • Ensuring compliance with common standards and regulations
  • Sizing and cost calculation of high-current cables (1200 V/1000 A for AC and DC)
Ahmet Demir

Rene Woschkowiak

Construction Supervision

Gronau (Westfalen)

Last position:

Construction Supervision at TEN

  • New construction of York Elementary School in Münster
  • Coordination of ELT subcontractors
  • Verification of services and invoice approvals
  • Quality inspections
  • Final acceptance of project tasks
  • Project volume: €24 million
Rene Woschkowiak

Jörg Putzer

Owner / Master Electrician

Weißenborn

Last position:

Master Electrician at Automatisierungstechnik Jörg Putzer

  • Project planning, manufacturing and programming of systems for:
  • Process automation
  • Control and regulation technology
  • Fully and semi-automatic controls for machines and plants
  • PLC programming (Siemens)
  • Simatic Manager
  • TIA Portal
  • Risk analysis and assessment with CE certification
  • Retrofit of existing machines and plants
  • Programming of industrial robots
Jörg Putzer

Christian Oehlschläger

Managing Partner & Head of Electrical Engineering

Untermaßfeld

Last position:

Managing Partner & Head of Electrical Engineering at B&O Automation GmbH

  • Implementation of several automatic milling fixtures for metal processing in the automotive industry
  • Implementation of various punching and bending machines including linking
  • Electrical design of a production line for surface treatment of industrial catering ovens
Christian Oehlschläger

Jürgen Sieber

Master Electrician and CAD Specialist

Mittelstetten

Last position:

Master Electrician and CAD Specialist at ZBS-SCREEN

  • Trained at a Technical University of Applied Sciences for Electrical Engineering
  • Master electrician specialized in CAD and AutoCAD usage
  • Creation of CAD electrical plans for electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation trades for about 20 years
  • Production, editing, and modification of new plans, shop and assembly drawings, and as-built plans
  • Drafting of electrical distribution plans
  • Delivery of finished plans as DWG file or PDF with guaranteed encryption via email
  • Creation of 3D plans with Fusion 360
  • Project work for clients such as BMW, ESA, DLR, the German Armed Forces, FC Bayern, Baywobau, and switchgear enclosures for Bayernwerk Netz
  • Flexible scheduling, absolute discretion, and fast, cost-effective work with prospects for long-term collaboration
Jürgen Sieber

Michael Scherer

Electrical Technician / Master Electrician

Ilbesheim bei Landau in der Pfalz

Last position:

Electrical Technician / Master Electrician

  • 21 years of experience in the chemical/petrochemical industry in planning, installation, execution and commissioning
  • Operation and control desk for German Aviation and Space Technology in Lampoldshausen (Eplan 5.5-5.7)
  • Retrofit and commissioning of a gel furnace for Audi in Neckarsulm (Eplan 5.5-5.7)
  • Mercury separation plant at MHD in Duisburg (Eplan 5.5-5.7)
  • Fine zinc washing plant at MHD in Duisburg (Eplan 5.5-5.7)
  • Gas, measuring and control systems in Cairo, Egypt (Eplan P8)
  • Automation of a gas rail switching system in Suez, Egypt (Eplan P8)
  • Planning and project engineering of a sludge incineration plant in St. Petersburg, Russia (Eplan P8)
  • Planning and project engineering of a sludge incineration plant in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Eplan P8)
  • Planning and project engineering of a gas, measuring and control system in Malmö, Sweden (Eplan P8)
  • Pilot plant test setup for Outotec's Enefit facility in Frankfurt
  • Eight pumping systems with redundant S7-400H control by Sulzer in Bruchsal (Eplan P8)
  • Eplan projects for Intervet in Leverkusen (Eplan P8)
  • Plant and automation concept for a lubricating oil production plant in Kaiserslautern (Eplan P8)
  • Planning of battery test benches for Akasol in Darmstadt (Eplan P8)
  • Planning and commissioning of various remote control pump stations and gas stations for RheinEnergie (Amperesoft ProPlan; 2003-2008, 2012-2014, since 2023)
  • Planning and project engineering of Project Poly 9 for Wacker Chemie in Nünchritz using COMOS-PT (2 years)
  • Planning for Wacker Burghausen (COMOS-PT; 2 years)
  • Retrofit of HIMA safety concept for the Vinnolit plant in Cologne (Prodok; 2 years)
  • Planning for the process industry at BASF site in Ludwigshafen (Prodok; since 2023)
  • Project management and leadership of planning teams at SGL Carbon in Augsburg for plant conversions to PCS7-H (Eplan P8)
  • Project management for Linde AG in Duisburg, conversion of air separation plants to PCS7-H (Eplan P8)
  • Sinter plant in India with ABB control system (Eplan P8)
  • Paper sludge incineration at Eren Çorlu in Turkey (Eplan P8)
  • Flue gas cleaning at LKAB in Sweden (Eplan P8)
  • Contact person for an automation concept at the Frankfurt/Höchst chemical park (Eplan P8)
  • Experience in explosion protection, including calculation of intrinsic safety proof
  • Experience in electrical engineering, design of switchgear
  • Experience in commissioning of process engineering and chemical plants
Michael Scherer

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Elektromeister (Master Electrician) statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years

Position duration

10.5 years

Positions per freelancer

8

Top business areas

Operations, Product Development, Project Management

Top industries

Automotive, Construction, Energy

Certification focus areas

Operations, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Bachelor's degree or higher

33%

Master's degree or higher

33%

Certifications per freelancer

1

Most common languages

German, English, Czech

Speak two or more languages

67%

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Daily rate avg. 657 €

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Median rate 640 €

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A Elektromeister (Master Electrician) has proven advanced practical skill in electrical work and the ability to take responsibility for planning, supervision, and safe execution. It is stronger than a basic installer profile because it also covers organization, testing, and technical oversight. For companies, that usually means less risk on site and better control over quality.

The main difference is scope and responsibility. A regular electrician profile usually focuses on installation and repair tasks, while the Elektromeister title also points to leadership, coordination, and final technical responsibility. In many projects, that makes the difference between doing the work and managing the work.

The Elektromeister is a good fit for electricians who lead teams, run a workshop, supervise service work, or want to work independently with greater technical authority. It also fits specialists who handle testing, commissioning, and client-facing coordination. Employers often look for it when they need someone who can make decisions on site without close daily oversight.

The master electrician profile fits installations, renovations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical upgrades in residential, commercial, and light industrial settings. It is especially useful when the job involves multiple trades, strict safety expectations, or handover documentation. It is less about one-off manual tasks and more about complete technical responsibility.

Before pursuing Elektromeister, a person usually needs a solid trade background and real field experience. The path is demanding because it combines hands-on electrical knowledge with theory, standards, and business or supervisory topics. Someone should be comfortable with both technical detail and responsibility for other people’s work.

Preparation for the Handwerkskammer master electrician route usually means structured study plus practical experience. Candidates work through electrical theory, safety, testing, planning, and often business or leadership subjects as well. The best preparation comes from combining exam-focused learning with day-to-day work in real installations and service jobs.

The Elektromeister (Master Electrician) title itself is generally not a short-term certificate that simply expires. In practice, professionals still need to stay current with standards, safety rules, and technical changes. Companies should look for ongoing professional development, especially when the freelancer works on modern building systems or complex installations.

In Germany, the Elektromeister title signals both technical competence and formal responsibility in the craft. That matters when a company needs someone for on-site coordination, safe execution, or work that must be reviewed carefully. It is a strong filter for projects where reliability and proper trade practice are essential.

The average hourly rate for freelancers with Elektromeister (Master Electrician) in Germany is 82 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 657 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers with Elektromeister (Master Electrician) in Germany, 33% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers with Elektromeister (Master Electrician) in Germany have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 10.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers with Elektromeister (Master Electrician) in Germany are German (100%), English (33%), and Czech (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers with Elektromeister (Master Electrician) in Germany are Automotive (67%), Construction (50%), and Energy (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers with Elektromeister (Master Electrician) in Germany are Operations (83%), Product Development (67%), and Project Management (67%).

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