Environmental Permitting Engineer - Mining & Energy Projects

Solvo Global Careers; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 107,614,000 - 153,735,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Argentina seeks a qualified professional to manage obtaining, maintaining and monitoring environmental permits for major infrastructure projects. You will ensure engineering design and field activities comply with national and provincial regulations, and align with the client’s environmental standards.

The role bridges engineering and regulators, translating legal requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipating restrictions, and maintaining a critical permit route aligned with

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, or related fields with professional registration.
• 5–8 years in environmental management and permits; 3+ in mining, energy or infrastructure in Argentina.
• Spanish and technical English ability to read international standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the permits matrix, identify competent bodies and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit Environmental Impact Reports and biennial updates.
• Manage associated sectoral permits (water use, emissions, hazardous waste, etc.).
• Maintain dialogue with provincial and national authorities and respond to observations.
• Provide environmental constraints to engineering and monitor compliance.

Skills

Environmental permits

Regulatory compliance

EPC experience

GIS

Project scheduling

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Project scheduling tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Bechtel Argentina seeks a qualified professional to manage obtaining, maintaining and monitoring environmental permits for major infrastructure projects. You will ensure engineering design and field activities comply with national and provincial regulations, and align with the client’s environmental standards.

The role bridges engineering and regulators, translating legal requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipating restrictions, and maintaining a critical permit route aligned with