Life Cycle Assessment - R&D Engineer

Life Cycle Assessment - R&D Engineer

Requisition ID: 18600

Location: Saint Quentin Fallavier, FR, 38291

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at

WHO IS HOLCIM?

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at

Who Are Holcim People

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

About Holcim

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at

Job Overview

As part of our road to becoming a net zero company, we are looking for a Life Cycle Assessment R&D Engineer (permanent position) to join the LCA/EPD team based in the Holcim Innovation Center in Saint Quentin Fallavier, Isere, France. You will join a world class team that works at the forefront of Holcim’s data automation activities and provides end-to-end EPD services to all Holcim countries and corporate teams using state of the art software.This is an ideal position for a person that has a strong sense of curiosity and ambition to make a difference.

Main Activities / Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and help implement country and corporate sustainability initiatives
• Support implementation of rollout of environmental product declarations (EPD) across all product segments and countries using on demand EPD generators
• Support transition from EPDs to digital product passports (DPP)
• Support digitisation initiatives related to EPD and DPP implementation
• Support implementation of regulatory and news watch
• Provide internal training on life cycle assessment and EPDs

Experience

• 2+ years of practical experience on LCA or EPDs
• Experience with scripting (e.g., Python or similar) and familiarity with AI tools and workflows will be beneficial

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking
• Good organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Fluency in english
• Knowledge of the cement and concrete industry will be beneficial but not essential.

Education / Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or environmental science

Language Requirements

• Native or bilingual level of English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Any additional language is a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid work contract
• Family Support: Subsidized child care and paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional Growth: Company-sponsored training and professional development.
• Discounts and Perks: Subsidized meals, exclusive discounts, and company gifts for special occasions.
• Long-service awards
• Employee referral bonus
• Pension and Savings: Access to a comprehensive pension fund and an employee savings scheme.

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age.

Do you want to work in an international and dynamic working environment with attractive benefits? We are looking for colleagues to join our team to build progress for people and the planet.