Senior Environmental Permitting Engineer

Virtustant; Santa Fe Capital; Hybrid; ARS 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a Senior Civil Engineer (Field Manager) for the San Juan project to manage environmental permits and ensure compliance with national and provincial regulations while aligning with design and construction schedules.

The role requires extensive experience in environmental management for mining/energy/infrastructure projects in Argentina, with strong regulatory and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills. This position is office/project-based in San Juan.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering or related field with professional registration.
• 5–8 years in environmental management and permits, with 3+ years in mining/energy/infrastructure in Argentina.
• Graduate degree in environmental management or environmental law desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain permits matrix, identify competent bodies and deadlines.
• Submit the Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with required documentation.
• Manage sectoral permits (water use, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement).
• Provide engineering with environmental constraints and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permits

Spanish language

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

GIS

MS Project

Spreadsheets

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a Senior Civil Engineer (Field Manager) for the San Juan project to manage environmental permits and ensure compliance with national and provincial regulations while aligning with design and construction schedules.

The role requires extensive experience in environmental management for mining/energy/infrastructure projects in Argentina, with strong regulatory and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills. This position is office/project-based in San Juan.