Senior Environmental Permitting Engineer

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

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an environmental permits specialist to manage obtaining, maintaining and monitoring permits that enable project execution, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations and client environmental standards. You translate legal requirements into verifiable design criteria and align permit routes with the project schedule.

Reporting to engineering and regulatory teams, you will oversee permit matrices, liaise with authorities, and coordinate environmental

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological or Biological Sciences and registered professional
• 5–8 years of environmental management and permits experience; mining/energy/infrastructure in Argentina
• English technical proficiency; native Spanish required; able to read international standards

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the permits matrix with deadlines and responsible bodies
• Prepare, review and submit Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates
• Manage sectoral permits: water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement
• Maintain dialogue with provincial and national authorities; respond to observations
• Define environmental baselines and supervise consulting firms
• Oversee cost and schedule implications of environmental studies

Skills

Spanish language

Technical English

Regulatory liaison

Project coordination

Education

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

Professional registration in corresponding jurisdiction

Graduate degree in environmental management or environmental law (desirable)

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an environmental permits specialist to manage obtaining, maintaining and monitoring permits that enable project execution, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations and client environmental standards. You translate legal requirements into verifiable design criteria and align permit routes with the project schedule.

Reporting to engineering and regulatory teams, you will oversee permit matrices, liaise with authorities, and coordinate environmental