Environmental Permitting Engineer

Virtualent; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel seeks an Environmental Permits Specialist in Argentina to manage obtaining, maintaining and monitoring environmental and sectoral permits essential for project execution. You will translate regulatory requirements into verifiable design criteria, align permit routes with the project schedule, and work closely with authorities to ensure compliance and timely approvals.

The role requires university-level environmental or engineering education, professional registration, and strong

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological or Biological Sciences with professional registration.
• Experience in environmental management and permits on large projects in Argentina.
• Bilingual English/Spanish with the ability to read international standards.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, maintain and monitor environmental and sectoral permits.
• Translate regulatory requirements into verifiable design criteria and permit routes.
• Maintain permit schedule aligned with project milestones and authorities.
• Prepare and submit Environmental Impact Reports and biennial updates.
• Engage with provincial and national authorities and respond to observations.

Skills

Permits management

Regulatory liaison

Environmental impact assessment

Mining/energy/infrastructure exposure

Spanish with technical English

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences or Civil Engineering

Professional registration in jurisdiction

Tools

GIS

Job description

Bechtel seeks an Environmental Permits Specialist in Argentina to manage obtaining, maintaining and monitoring environmental and sectoral permits essential for project execution. You will translate regulatory requirements into verifiable design criteria, align permit routes with the project schedule, and work closely with authorities to ensure compliance and timely approvals.

The role requires university-level environmental or engineering education, professional registration, and strong