Senior Research Engineer -1 / Research Engineer -3

Saint-Gobain

Website: saint-gobain.com
Job details:
Position

RESEARCH ENGINEER 3

Function

Construction Solutions

Objective Of Position

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to evaluate the impact of light and sustainable construction practices in the Indian construction environment. In this role, you will work across different projects to assess the impact of innovative construction products on overall building cost, structural performance, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate across multiple businesses, engage with builders, and work closely with end users to quantify benefits such as structural savings, productivity improvements, occupant comfort, and sustainability outcomes.

We Are Looking For

• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to work independently and define new opportunity areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

Domain Expertise Required

• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design principles.
• In-depth understanding of Indian building codes and regulatory standards.
• Hands-on expertise in ETABS/SAP2000, and related structural design software.
• Experience in project management, including stakeholder coordination.
• Practical exposure to construction management and on-site execution processes.
• Proven skills in estimation, costing, and productivity assessment.
• Ability to independently perform data analysis and derive actionable insights.
  
  

Specifications And Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and design assessments of building structures to determine the performance impact of various construction products.
• Develop accurate cost and quantity estimates, providing comparative value assessments.
• Apply construction management knowledge and leverage hands-on site experience to understand on-ground challenges, validate productivity claims, and ensure practical feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Perform detailed cost, productivity, and structural performance analyses across various building types
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify, validate, and define new business opportunities.
• Engage with builders, project stakeholders, and end users to gather data and evaluate product performance in real-world conditions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and insights for internal teams and external clients.
• Support project management activities, including planning, tracking, and coordinating deliverables.
  
  

Saint Gobain Attitudes

Level

Description

Cultivate customer intimacy

Extensive

Develops customer intimacy through strong focus on solution driven interactions with internal and external customers. Participates/Organizes regular customer visits, empathizes with customer feedback, ensures to meet customer needs and is proactive to provide creative solutions

Act as Entrepreneur

Extensive

Demonstrates ownership in projects and be result-driven. Sets ambitious goals and adapts to changes in business scenarios quickly. Takes risks and experiments new things and is comfortable working out of comfort zone

Innovate

Extensive

Displays great creativity in finding genuinely new solutions and having them experimented, assessed and deployed beyond usual scope. Is willing to constantly equip oneself with required knowledge/competencies academically and by valuing/collaborating differences in colleagues/collaborators. Is future oriented and anticipates changes in markets, customers and technologies

Be Agile

Extensive

Acts with high energy and speed - is proactive and embraces digitalization. Is flexible to adopt new and innovative methodologies, communication strategies, and digital strategy to commercialize products. Reflects on strengths and areas of improvement of self and team around - leverages strengths through effective collaboration and adopts quick learning cycle on improvement areas

Open and Engaging culture

Extensive

Accepts differences and is open-minded to accept both positive and negative feedback and constantly willing to new ways of working and collaborating with the team to provide an inclusive environment with exemplarity, integrity, respect, and trust

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering – Structural or Construction Management, with 8+ years of hands-on experience in real-world construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Indian design and construction standards, including relevant codes such as IS 456, IS 1893, and other applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in structural design and analysis of buildings using tools like ETABS and SAP2000, with expertise in wind and seismic design for high-rise structures.
• Competence in AutoCAD and familiarity with BIM platforms and digital design workflows.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a disciplined, punctual work ethic.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization, particularly using MS Excel; exposure to additional analytical or visualization tools is beneficial.

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