Senior Environmental Permitting Engineer - Mining

Werben Hr; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 92,241,000 - 184,482,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (Field Manager) in San Juan, Argentina to lead environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory interfaces for major mining and infrastructure projects.

The role requires an engineering degree with professional registration and extensive experience in environmental management, EPCM projects, and Spanish/English communication. You will coordinate with engineering teams and regulators to ensure timely permit delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences with professional registration.
• Level 1 requires 5–8 years in environmental management or mining/infra projects in Argentina.
• Level 2 requires 8–10 years in environmental management or mining/infra projects in Argentina.

Responsibilities

• Manage obtaining, maintenance and monitoring of environmental permits for the project in Argentina.
• Translate environmental constraints into engineering design and construction practices.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide regulatory liaison and prepare progress reports on permit status.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

Project management

English language

Spanish language

Education

Engineering degree (Environmental/Civil)

Professional registration

Tools

GIS software

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (Field Manager) in San Juan, Argentina to lead environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory interfaces for major mining and infrastructure projects.

The role requires an engineering degree with professional registration and extensive experience in environmental management, EPCM projects, and Spanish/English communication. You will coordinate with engineering teams and regulators to ensure timely permit delivery.