Senior Environmental Permitting Engineer – Argentina Projects

Userc Dehradun; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 139,018,000 - 216,250,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an Environmental Permits Manager to oversee the obtaining, maintenance and monitoring of environmental and sectoral permits essential for project execution. The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, translating laws into verifiable design criteria and ensuring timely permit routes aligned with the project schedule.

The candidate will manage communication with authorities, supervise environmental baselines, assess impacts, and lead mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering or related field required; professional registration.
• 5–8 years of environmental management and permits experience (Level 1) or 8–10 years (Level 2).
• Experience with mining, energy or infrastructure projects in Argentina.
• Spanish mandatory with technical English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project permits matrix, identify competent bodies and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit Environmental Impact Report and updates with documentation to provincial authorities.
• Oversee 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.
• Provide environmental constraints to engineering teams and verify compliance with design criteria.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permits

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Environmental Sciences/C Civil Engineering/Natural Resources

Graduate degree in environmental management or environmental law (desirable)

Tools

GIS

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an Environmental Permits Manager to oversee the obtaining, maintenance and monitoring of environmental and sectoral permits essential for project execution. The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, translating laws into verifiable design criteria and ensuring timely permit routes aligned with the project schedule.

The candidate will manage communication with authorities, supervise environmental baselines, assess impacts, and lead mitigation strategies