Noise Protection Specialist 80 - 100%

About the job

plan | build | maintain

Building Department Canton of Zurich

Noise Protection Specialist

Would you like to noticeably 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 practical 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 examine 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 regarding the specific approach in 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 holistically 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 the future of 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

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

Roundabout or traffic light system? 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 Civil Engineering Office (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.

Your application process

Pre-selection

Initial interview

Second interview with company tour

Final decision