Senior Environmental Permitting Engineer - Mining & Energy

LatamCent; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 185,448,000 - 247,265,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an environmental permits specialist to manage obtaining and tracking permits enabling project execution, ensuring design and field activities comply with national and provincial rules. The role bridges engineering and authorities, translating requirements into verifiable criteria and maintaining a critical permit route.

Level of responsibility includes coordinating environmental studies, reporting to project management, and guiding regulatory interactions with

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and professional registration required.
• 5–8 years in environmental management and permits, mining/energy/infrastructure.
• Experience in EPC/EPCM environments is desirable.
• Spanish and English proficiency to read standards and participate in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the project's environmental permits matrix.
• Review and submit Environmental Impact Reports and updates.
• Manage sectoral permits and regulatory communications.
• Supervise environmental studies, baseline scope and data.
• Ensure alignment of engineering design with environmental constraints.

Skills

Spanish language

English language

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Environmental compliance

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences or Civil Engineering

Professional registration in relevant jurisdiction

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Excel

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks an environmental permits specialist to manage obtaining and tracking permits enabling project execution, ensuring design and field activities comply with national and provincial rules. The role bridges engineering and authorities, translating requirements into verifiable criteria and maintaining a critical permit route.

Level of responsibility includes coordinating environmental studies, reporting to project management, and guiding regulatory interactions with