Senior Environmental Permits Lead – Mining & Energy

Overseas; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 122,988,000 - 215,229,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an Environmental Permitting Specialist to manage the obtaining, maintenance and monitoring of environmental and sectoral permits for project execution. The role translates regulatory requirements into design criteria, guiding layout and construction sequencing while maintaining alignment with project schedules.

The position bridges engineering and authorities, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations, client environmental standards, and timely

Qualifications

• Requires university degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences, with professional registration. 5–8 years in environmental management and permits; 3+ years in mining, energy or infrastructure in Argentina.
• Graduate degree or diploma in environmental management or environmental law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the permits matrix, identify competent authorities, deadlines and processing steps.
• Prepare, review and submit the Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with required documentation.
• Manage associated sectoral permits: water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement and transport of hazardous substances.
• Maintain dialogue with provincial and national authorities, respond to observations and audits.
• Alert and sequence critical permit routes to avoid schedule risks.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Environmental law knowledge

Project documentation management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Environmental Sciences or Civil Engineering degree

Graduate degree in environmental management or environmental law (desirable)

Tools

GIS

Advanced spreadsheets (Excel)

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an Environmental Permitting Specialist to manage the obtaining, maintenance and monitoring of environmental and sectoral permits for project execution. The role translates regulatory requirements into design criteria, guiding layout and construction sequencing while maintaining alignment with project schedules.

The position bridges engineering and authorities, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations, client environmental standards, and timely