Senior Environmental Permitting Engineer

Quality Ai; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 107,614,000 - 169,108,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Argentina is seeking a qualified professional to manage environmental permits essential for project execution in Argentina. You will ensure compliance with national and provincial regulations, translate legal requirements into design criteria, and maintain a critical permit route aligned with project schedules.

You will work as a bridge between engineering and regulatory authorities, tracking environmental commitments and coordinating with the social area for community relations and

Qualifications

• University degree with professional registration; 5–8 years in environmental management and permits, 3+ years in mining/energy/infrastructure (Level 1).
• 8–10 years in environmental management and permits, 5+ years in mining/energy/infrastructure (Level 2).
• Spanish native and intermediate English to read international standards and participate in multinational meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain permits matrix with deadlines and required documents.
• Review and submit Environmental Impact Report and updates.
• Manage sectoral permits (water, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste).
• Maintain dialogue with authorities, respond to observations and audits.
• Define environmental baselines and supervise consultants.

Skills

Environmental permits

Regulatory liaison

English proficiency

Technical communication

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences

Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law (desirable)

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Advanced Spreadsheets

Project Scheduling Tools

Job description

Bechtel Argentina is seeking a qualified professional to manage environmental permits essential for project execution in Argentina. You will ensure compliance with national and provincial regulations, translate legal requirements into design criteria, and maintain a critical permit route aligned with project schedules.

You will work as a bridge between engineering and regulatory authorities, tracking environmental commitments and coordinating with the social area for community relations and