Environmental Permits & Compliance Specialist

Decentralized Masters; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Permitting and Environmental Compliance Specialist to manage and monitor environmental permits for a major project in Argentina. The role translates regulatory requirements into verifiable design criteria and ensures alignment with project schedules and client standards.

Responsibilities include preparing permit documents, liaising with authorities, and providing critical environmental input to engineering and construction teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental sciences or related field with professional registration.
• 5–8 years of environmental management and permits experience; 3+ years in mining, energy or infrastructure in Argentina.
• Graduate degree in environmental management/impact assessment or environmental law desirable.
• 8–10 years of environmental management and permits experience; 5+ years in mining/energy/infrastructure in Argentina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the project permits matrix with deadlines and responsible bodies.
• Prepare, review and submit the Environmental Impact Report and updates with supporting docs.
• Manage sectoral permits: water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement and native vegetation.
• Maintain technical dialogue with provincial/national authorities and respond to observations.
• Alert when permits are on the critical path and recommend sequencing alternatives.

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences

Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law desirable

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Permitting and Environmental Compliance Specialist to manage and monitor environmental permits for a major project in Argentina. The role translates regulatory requirements into verifiable design criteria and ensures alignment with project schedules and client standards.

Responsibilities include preparing permit documents, liaising with authorities, and providing critical environmental input to engineering and construction teams.