Environmental Permitting Lead - Argentina Projects

Vertu Agent, Llc.; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 139,364,000 - 232,274,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a senior environmental permits specialist to manage obtaining, maintaining, and monitoring permits enabling project execution. You will ensure compliance with national and provincial regulations, translate legal requirements into design criteria, and coordinate with engineering and regulatory authorities.

The role bridges engineering and permitting, coordinating with environmental studies and budget planning, and reporting to project management.

Qualifications

• Requires university-level training in environmental sciences or related field with professional registration and 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Prefer graduate degree or diploma in environmental management, impact assessment, or environmental law.

Responsibilities

• Managing the permit matrix: identify competent bodies, submission requirements, deadlines, and track processing.
• Prepare, review and submit the Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with supporting documentation.
• Oversee sectoral permits: water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement and related vegetation/transport authorizations.
• Maintain dialogue with provincial and national authorities, respond to observations and audits.
• Alert on critical permits and propose sequencing alternatives to protect the project schedule.

Skills

Environmental permit management

Regulatory liaison

Environmental compliance

Spanish language

English technical

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences or related

Graduate degree in environmental management/law (desirable)

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a senior environmental permits specialist to manage obtaining, maintaining, and monitoring permits enabling project execution. You will ensure compliance with national and provincial regulations, translate legal requirements into design criteria, and coordinate with engineering and regulatory authorities.

The role bridges engineering and permitting, coordinating with environmental studies and budget planning, and reporting to project management.