Environmental Permitting Lead – Mining & Infrastructure

Alignerr Corp.; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Argentina is seeking an experienced Environmental Permits Manager to oversee getting and maintaining permits for major projects. The role bridges engineering and authorities, translating regulatory requirements into design criteria and ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations.

You will lead environmental studies, supervise consultants, monitor commitments, and coordinate with social and project teams to maintain schedule integrity.

Qualifications

• Requires university degrees in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences.
• Professional registration in the corresponding jurisdiction; 5–8 years of environmental management and permits experience in Argentina, with at least 3 years in mining, energy or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permits: prepare and update permits matrix, submit EIR and biennial updates, coordinate sectoral permits (water, emissions, hazardous waste).
• Maintain dialogue with provincial and national authorities; respond to observations and audits; alert critical deadlines and propose alternatives to protect schedule.
• Define environmental baselines scope (air, noise, water, soils, flora/fauna) and supervise consultants; evaluate impacts and mitigation measures.
• Track environmental commitments and provide constraints to engineering design; prepare progress reports and ensure compliance.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English proficiency

Education

Environmental Sciences degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Bechtel Argentina is seeking an experienced Environmental Permits Manager to oversee getting and maintaining permits for major projects. The role bridges engineering and authorities, translating regulatory requirements into design criteria and ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations.

You will lead environmental studies, supervise consultants, monitor commitments, and coordinate with social and project teams to maintain schedule integrity.