Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist

Sign Mva; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permitting Specialist in Argentina to manage and monitor environmental permits for a major project. The role translates legal requirements into design criteria, ensures compliance, and guides engineering, planning and field activities to avoid regulatory detentions.

The candidate will interact with provincial and national authorities, lead environmental studies, and help manage risks to the project schedule with robust documentation and coordination.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences with professional registration.
• Graduate degree or diploma in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the project permits matrix with deadlines and responsible bodies.
• Submit Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with supporting documentation.
• Manage associated sectoral permits (water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement, native vegetation).
• Maintain dialogue with authorities, respond to observations and audits, propose sequencing to meet schedules.
• Define environmental baselines and supervise consultants for air, water, soils, flora and fauna studies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental management

Project coordination

Education

Env. Sciences or related degree

Graduate degree in environmental management/law (desirable)

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permitting Specialist in Argentina to manage and monitor environmental permits for a major project. The role translates legal requirements into design criteria, ensures compliance, and guides engineering, planning and field activities to avoid regulatory detentions.

The candidate will interact with provincial and national authorities, lead environmental studies, and help manage risks to the project schedule with robust documentation and coordination.