Environmental Permitting Engineer – Mining Infra, Argentina

Puente Talent Partners; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 138,361,000 - 215,229,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permits Specialist to manage obtaining, maintaining and monitoring environmental permits for a major project in Argentina, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations and client standards.

The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, translating requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipating environmental restrictions, and maintaining a critical permit route aligned with the project schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences.
• Professional registration in the corresponding jurisdiction.
• Between 5 and 8 years of professional practice in environmental management and permits, with at least 3 years in mining, energy or infrastructure projects in Argentina.
• Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the permits matrix, identifying competent body, submission requirements, deadlines.
• Prepare, review and submit the Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with supporting documentation.
• Manage associated sectoral permits (water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement, native vegetation, transport of hazardous substances).
• Maintain dialogue with provincial and national enforcement authorities, respond to observations and audits.
• Timely alert critical permits and propose sequencing alternatives to protect the schedule.

Skills

Spanish language

English (technical)

Regulatory liaison

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Environmental Sciences / Chemistry / Civil Engineering / Natural Resources / Geological Sciences / Biological Sciences (university degree)

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Excel

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permits Specialist to manage obtaining, maintaining and monitoring environmental permits for a major project in Argentina, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations and client standards.

The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, translating requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipating environmental restrictions, and maintaining a critical permit route aligned with the project schedule.