Senior Environmental Permitting Engineer – Mining Projects

Encora10; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 138,361,000 - 230,602,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Civil (Field Manager) in San Juan, Argentina to oversee environmental permits, regulatory compliance, and interface with authorities. The role bridges engineering and regulatory requirements, ensuring design and construction align with national and provincial rules.

Level 1/2 requirements include Civil Engineering or related degrees and extensive mining, energy, or infrastructure project experience in Argentina. Strong communication in Spanish and English is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience with environmental permits and mining/regulatory processes.
• Ability to read and translate design/permits into project actions.
• Spanish and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and keep updated the project permits matrix, identifying competent body, submission requirements, deadlines.
• Prepare, review and submit the Environmental Impact Report and its biennial updates, along with the supporting technical documentation required by the provincial mining authority.
• Manage the associated sectoral permits: water use and concession, effluent dumping, emissions into the atmosphere, hazardous waste management, soil movement, intervention of native vegetation and transport of hazardous substances.
• Maintain technical dialogue with provincial and national enforcement authorities, responding to observations, requests for additional information and audits.
• Timely alert the permits that constitute a critical route and propose sequencing alternatives when a regulatory deadline compromises the schedule.

Skills

EPC/EPCM experience

Regulatory compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project coordination

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Tools

GIS

MS Excel

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Civil (Field Manager) in San Juan, Argentina to oversee environmental permits, regulatory compliance, and interface with authorities. The role bridges engineering and regulatory requirements, ensuring design and construction align with national and provincial rules.

Level 1/2 requirements include Civil Engineering or related degrees and extensive mining, energy, or infrastructure project experience in Argentina. Strong communication in Spanish and English is essential.