Environmental Permits & Compliance Engineer

Mototech, Inc.; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an experienced professional to manage environmental permits for major infrastructure projects. You will bridge engineering design and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with national and provincial standards and aligning with project schedules.

The role requires handling environmental studies, permit routes, and coordination with authorities, ensuring timely approvals and high-quality documentation across Level 1–2 requirements.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field and professional registration.
• 8–10 years of environmental management and permits experience, with mining/energy/infrastructure exposure in Argentina.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and environmental impact assessment methodologies.
• Excellent documentation, reporting and liaison with authorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the environmental permits matrix and submission requirements.
• Submit Environmental Impact Reports and biennial updates with necessary documentation.
• Manage sectoral permits (water use, emissions, hazardous waste, etc.).
• Maintain dialogue with authorities and respond to observations and audits.
• Ensure compliance with environmental commitments and provide periodical status reports.

Skills

Environmental management

Permit processing

Regulatory liaison

Spanish (native)

English (technical)

Education

Environmental Sciences degree

Civil Engineering degree

Geological/Geosciences degree

Biological Sciences degree

Tools

GIS

Advanced spreadsheets

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an experienced professional to manage environmental permits for major infrastructure projects. You will bridge engineering design and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with national and provincial standards and aligning with project schedules.

The role requires handling environmental studies, permit routes, and coordination with authorities, ensuring timely approvals and high-quality documentation across Level 1–2 requirements.