Senior Environmental Permitting Engineer

BairesDev; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Specialist to manage obtaining, maintaining, and monitoring environmental permits for a major project in Argentina. You will translate legal requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipate regulatory restrictions, and ensure compliance with national and provincial rules across the engineering and construction teams.

The role requires a university degree in Environmental Sciences or related fields, 5–10 years of environmental

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field with professional registration.
• 5–8 years of professional practice in environmental management and permits, with mining/energy/infrastructure exposure in Argentina.
• Knowledge of environmental impact assessment methodologies and regulatory frameworks; fluent in Spanish; English technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage permits matrix and regulatory submissions for the project in Argentina.
• Coordinate environmental studies and liaise with authorities to ensure compliance.
• Translate regulatory requirements into design criteria for engineering teams.
• Monitor permits progress and mitigate regulatory risks to the project schedule.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Environmental Sciences degree

Engineering degree

Tools

GIS

Excel

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Specialist to manage obtaining, maintaining, and monitoring environmental permits for a major project in Argentina. You will translate legal requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipate regulatory restrictions, and ensure compliance with national and provincial rules across the engineering and construction teams.

The role requires a university degree in Environmental Sciences or related fields, 5–10 years of environmental