Noise Protection Specialist
- 02 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Construction
Office of Civil Engineering
Zurich
1 January 2027 or by arrangement
plan | build | maintain
Noise Protection Specialist
80 - 100%
Would you like to significantly improve the quality of life for people in the Canton of Zurich through your work? By actively collaborating in the team, you ensure that the practice for implementation in construction and spatial planning procedures at noisy locations is developed, implemented and adjusted if necessary in accordance with federal and cantonal legal requirements.
Your tasks
- You review and assess construction projects and planning proposals from a noise technical perspective, and prepare reports within the framework of building permit and federal procedures, environmental impact assessments as well as spatial planning procedures.
- You advise cantonal and municipal authorities and commissions as well as companies and private individuals.
- You regularly coordinate with your team colleagues and representatives of the noise protection specialist offices of the cities of Zurich and Winterthur on the specific approach to individual building permit and spatial planning procedures.
- You prepare statements in response to enquiries from politics, society and the media.
Your profile
You have a university degree in environmental sciences, spatial planning, civil engineering or a related field.
You are interested in issues at the interface of construction, planning and noise protection.
You think in a connected way and keep the big picture in mind. You succeed in incorporating different perspectives and developing sustainable solutions together with various stakeholders. You quickly structure complex issues and make appropriate decisions at different levels.
You are interested in issues at the interface of construction, planning and noise protection.
You think in a connected way and keep the big picture in mind. You succeed in incorporating different perspectives and developing sustainable solutions together with various stakeholders. You quickly structure complex issues and make appropriate decisions at different levels.
What to expect
- A role with a tangible impact on the quality of life of the population.
- The opportunity to actively shape future noise protection in the Canton of Zurich.
- A committed team and collaboration on an equal footing.
- Challenging issues that combine professional expertise and strategic thinking.
- A broad network of professionals, authorities and external partners.
Your contact
Martin Wehrle
Group Leader Planning + Building in Noise
043 259 55 20
Group Leader Planning + Building in Noise
043 259 55 20
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About us
Roundabout or traffic light? Cycle path or cycle lane? More trees and less sealing. Bus priority and safe pedestrian routes. Speed 50 or speed 30? We deal with such topics daily and provide answers. At the Office of Civil Engineering (TBA), we shape the future face of the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to work with us to ensure that citizens in the Canton of Zurich are well today and tomorrow? We offer you a diverse range of tasks – right next to Zurich main station.
We offer
Meaningful work
meaningful work with real added value for society
Scope for creativity
space for your own ideas and active participation
Responsible role
the chance to take responsibility and help shape things
Good social benefits (pension fund)
an attractive pension fund with many options
Collaboration on equal terms
a respectful cooperation on an equal footing
Your application process
- Pre-selection
- Initial interview
- Second interview with company tour
- Final decision
