Verkehrsingenieur/-in — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Full description
The Cantonal Police, with its approximately 4000 employees, is responsible for security in the canton. For our Traffic Police Special Division, Traffic Orders Unit, in Zurich, we are looking for a traffic engineer (80 - 100%). Your responsibilities:
- Identifying hazardous locations in road traffic (BSM, RSI), conducting traffic engineering studies in accordance with VSS standards, and developing measures and concepts for the sustainable improvement of road safety
- Reviewing traffic orders, traffic concepts and road construction projects with regard to legal compliance, road safety and transport planning requirements
- Drafting well-founded statements, decisions, expert reports and concepts on traffic-related issues as well as political and legislative proposals
- Representing the Traffic Police on expert committees and coordinating cooperation with cities, municipalities, federal and cantonal authorities, engineering firms and other partner organizations
- Conducting traffic analyses, traffic counts and accident analyses, producing complex analyses in ASTRANA/VUGIS, and preparing and publishing geospatial information
- Contributing to the further development of road safety, supporting road safety campaigns, participating in the induction and further training of employees, and taking on additional specialist tasks within the Traffic Police Main Division. Your profile:
- Swiss bachelor's degree in traffic engineering, transportation engineering or a comparable field; alternatively, with a foreign bachelor's degree: several years of professional experience in Switzerland in the field of transportation engineering
- Further training as a CAS road safety expert or willingness to complete it
- Training and/or experience with ASTRANA, VUGIS or the Confederation's infrastructure safety instruments (ISSI) are an advantage
- Very good German skills, both spoken and written, as well as good English skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365; knowledge of ArcGIS and database applications is an advantage
- Category B driving licence
- Impeccable reputation You can look forward to:
- We offer you a varied and meaningful role in a dynamic environment
- Attractive employment conditions with a secure employer
- The opportunity to make an impact in an exciting new challenge and shape the future together
- An attractive workplace in a central location with good parking facilities Start date: 1. March 2027 or by arrangement The head of the Traffic Analyses/Accident Evaluation unit, Marc Schummer, will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the position at +41 58 648 93 44 or [email protected]. Nicolas Schmied will answer your questions about the application process at [email protected] or +41 58 648 12 40. Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.
Workload: 80-100%
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 83'000 - 126'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich?
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