Remote Environmental Permitting Lead (Argentina)

Atomic Hr; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a Permit Management professional to obtain, maintain and monitor environmental and sectoral permits for projects, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations and with client environmental standards.

You will bridge engineering and regulators, translate legal requirements into design criteria, foresee constraints, and keep a critical permit route aligned with project schedules.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences with professional registration.
• 5–10 years of professional practice in environmental management and permits, with mining/energy/infrastructure experience in Argentina.
• Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law desirable.
• Experience interacting with provincial/national authorities and supervising environmental consultancies.
• Knowledge of mining/EPC/EPCM projects and local design regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage permits matrix, deadlines, submissions, and coordination with authorities.
• Prepare and submit Environmental Impact Reports and biennial updates with technical documentation.
• Oversee sectoral permits (water use, emissions, waste, etc.) and ensure compliance.
• Maintain dialogue with enforcement authorities and address observations and audits.
• Support environmental commitments and translate requirements into design constraints.

Skills

Permits management

Environmental impact assessment

Regulatory coordination

Mining/energy EPC experience

Spanish and English communication

Education

Environmental Sciences / Civil Engineering degree with professional registration

Advanced degree in environmental management or environmental law desirable

Tools

GIS software

Advanced spreadsheets

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a Permit Management professional to obtain, maintain and monitor environmental and sectoral permits for projects, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations and with client environmental standards.

You will bridge engineering and regulators, translate legal requirements into design criteria, foresee constraints, and keep a critical permit route aligned with project schedules.