Environmental Permitting Engineer - EPC/EPCM

Fullstack; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 138,361,000 - 199,855,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a senior environmental permits specialist to manage the obtaining, maintenance, and monitoring of environmental permits for project execution. The role ensures engineering design, planning, and field activities comply with national and provincial regulations and the client’s environmental standards.

The position bridges engineering and regulatory authority, translating legal requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipating restrictions, and maintaining a

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences with professional registration in the corresponding jurisdiction.
• 5–8 years of professional practice in environmental management and permits; mining, energy or infrastructure in Argentina.
• Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the permits matrix, submission requirements, deadlines and tracking actual processing times.
• Preparing, reviewing and submitting the Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with supporting documentation.
• Managing sectoral permits: water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement, native vegetation and transport of hazardous substances.
• Maintaining dialogue with provincial and national authorities; responding to observations and audits.
• Defining environmental baselines and supervising consultants; assessing sampling and data quality.
• Providing environmental constraints to engineering design and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Preparing progress reports on permit status, risks and mitigation actions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental management

Project coordination

Spanish language

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences / Civil Engineering / related fields

Graduate degree in environmental management or environmental law (desirable)

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a senior environmental permits specialist to manage the obtaining, maintenance, and monitoring of environmental permits for project execution. The role ensures engineering design, planning, and field activities comply with national and provincial regulations and the client’s environmental standards.

The position bridges engineering and regulatory authority, translating legal requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipating restrictions, and maintaining a