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About the role
Technical Scope of Electrical Planning in Germany
Freelance electrical planners design, calculate, and document complex electrical systems for industrial plants, infrastructure projects, and commercial buildings. They manage the entire engineering lifecycle, from initial conceptual design and feasibility studies to detailed wiring diagrams, cable routing, and terminal plans. During the construction and commissioning phases, they provide technical support, ensure compliance with localized installation guidelines, and compile the final as-built documentation.
CAD and CAE Engineering Environments
Modern electrical design relies heavily on specialized computer-aided engineering software to guarantee precision and seamless integration with other engineering disciplines.
- EPLAN Electric P8 for comprehensive schematics and cabinet design
- AutoCAD Electrical for 2D layout planning and wiring diagrams
- DDS-CAD or Revit for building information modeling and services planning
- Dialux for detailed indoor and outdoor lighting calculations
- Simaris for dimensioning power distribution networks
Compliance with German Technical Standards
Engineering projects in Germany require strict adherence to national and European safety and quality regulations. Freelance electrical designers ensure that all planning documents, circuit diagrams, and material selections comply with DIN standards and VDE regulations. This includes calculations for short-circuit currents, lightning protection systems, and fire safety requirements, which are crucial for getting municipal approvals and passing official safety audits by authorities like TÜV.
Driving Engineering Projects with External Experts
Industrial enterprises and engineering firms in Germany hire external planners to handle capacity bottlenecks, bridge temporary skill gaps, or secure specialized knowledge for unique projects.
- Overcoming design bottlenecks during the peak phases of large-scale construction
- Implementing specialized automation upgrades for manufacturing lines
- Upgrading existing power distribution systems to meet modern energy efficiency standards
- Managing the electrical transition of facilities to renewable energy integration
Meet FRATCH Electrical Planners
Ahmet Demir
Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024
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)
Ahmed Sioud
Electrical Hardware Designer
Last position:
Electrical Hardware Designer at Dematic GmbH
- Planning and designing hardware components for stacker cranes
- Creating engineering drawings and storing parts lists in SAP
- Maintaining and updating old and new circuit diagrams in EPLAN P8
- Managing master data up to creating macros for parts and assemblies
- Technical clarifications with suppliers, customers, and other departments
- Supporting the preparation of quotes and cost estimates
Simon Daxlberger
Electrical design and planning
Last position:
Electrical design and planning at Daxitt GmbH
- Creation of electrical circuit diagrams
- Selection and evaluation of electrical components for cleanrooms and UL
- Creation of technical datasheets and parts lists
- Setup and creation of macros in EPLAN P8
- Training and onboarding of new employees
- Technical project management of a machine platform
- Development of new processes
Jürgen Sieber
Master Electrician and CAD Specialist
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
Philippe Chenevoy
Electronics technician, PLC programming & commissioning
Last position:
Electronics technician, PLC programming & commissioning / EPLAN at Automaton Soluton Chenevoy
Electronics technician (€48.63 / hr)
PLC programming & commissioning / EPLAN (€61.46 / hr)
Travel time / drive time (€48.63 / hr)
Travel costs (€0.30 / km)
Domestic overnight stay (€55.00 / night)
For work on Sundays & public holidays, as well as night work, the legal surcharges apply
Travel time / drive time counts as working time
Travel costs €0.30 / km
Domestic overnight stays €55.00 / night
All invoices, unless agreed otherwise in writing, are due for payment without deduction within 14 days of the invoice date
Norbert Fiebig
Electrical Engineer / EPLAN Specialist / Instrumentation & Control Planner
Last position:
Electrical Engineer / EPLAN Specialist / Instrumentation & Control Planner at Technisches Büro Fiebig GmbH
Planning & documentation of electrical systems with EPLAN P8 (all versions incl. 2.9), Fluid & Cogineer
Migrations: EPLAN 5.7 → P8, PLC S5 → S7
Instrumentation & control technology, power distribution, control cabinet construction
Standards-compliant documentation, form & report design
Article/macro database maintenance, standardization via macros & Cogineer
Excel-based data pipelines for automated plan creation and measurement point processing
Revisions
Commissioning exclusively with own project planning or integration into the client's planning team
Industries: chemical, automotive, energy, infrastructure, food, mechanical engineering
Tools & systems**
Available at Technisches Büro Fiebig GmbH: EPLAN P8 (incl. Fluid), EPLAN Cogineer, Excel-based data processing for technical interfaces, Office software tools
Other mastered tools (provided by client): AutoCAD, WSCAD, SEE Electrical, Caddy++, SAP, systems for explosion protection & functional safety (e.g. Pepperl+Fuchs)
Project preferences**
Focus on planning, documentation, standardization
No PLC field programming or pure software development
No site management or classic electrical installation
Commissioning only with active planning responsibility
Prefer projects with technical depth and clear structure
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Electrical Planners statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
13 years
Position duration
6.5 years
Positions per freelancer
4
Top business areas
Product Development, Operations, Production
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy
Certification focus areas
Operations, Human Resources, Logistics
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
83%
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The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A professional electrical planner is responsible for designing, calculating, and documenting power distribution, control systems, and lighting networks. They create detailed circuit diagrams, terminal plans, and bills of materials to ensure the safe and efficient installation of electrical equipment.
Most projects require an electrical design engineer to be highly proficient in specialized CAE tools like EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD, or technical calculation software like Simaris. In building services, familiarity with Revit or DDS-CAD is often necessary to support modern building information modeling workflows.
Engaging a freelance electrical planner provides immediate scalability and specialized expertise for specific project phases without long-term overhead costs. Freelancers bring diverse industry experience, allowing them to adapt quickly, optimize design workflows, and resolve complex engineering challenges immediately.
A qualified electrical designer must possess deep knowledge of German-specific regulations, particularly VDE standards and DIN requirements. They conduct essential safety calculations, including short-circuit and overload protection, ensuring that all technical designs pass official German regulatory audits and safety inspections.
While an installer physically mounts and connects hardware on-site, an electrical planner focuses entirely on the engineering, calculation, and drafting phases. They create the technical blueprints and schematics that the installers must follow to build the systems safely and correctly.
Much of the core engineering work can be performed remotely, as electrical planners utilize cloud-connected CAD databases and digital communication tools. However, complex projects typically require occasional on-site visits in Germany for initial system surveys, coordination meetings, and final commissioning support.
While technical drawings are often created in English, an electrical planning expert working on German projects usually needs professional German language skills. This is essential for communicating with local installation crews, understanding German building codes, and submitting documentation to national grid operators.
You can assess a freelance electrical engineer by reviewing their portfolio of completed technical schematics and asking for references from similar industrial or commercial projects. High-quality planners deliver clean, structured CAD datasets, comprehensive bills of materials, and error-free calculation protocols that facilitate smooth physical installations.
The average hourly rate for Electrical Planners in Germany is 78 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 627 € based on an 8-hour working day.
On average, freelancers working as Electrical Planners in Germany have 13 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Electrical Planners in Germany are German (100%), English (67%), and Arabic (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Electrical Planners in Germany are Automotive (83%), Manufacturing (83%), and Energy (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Electrical Planners in Germany are Product Development (100%), Operations (50%), and Production (50%).
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Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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