Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

Compass International Holdings; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 184,482,000 - 245,976,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel seeks an Environmental Permits Specialist in Argentina to manage environmental permits for projects, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations. You will translate legal requirements into design criteria and maintain a critical permit route aligned with project schedules.

Level 1/2 responsibilities include preparing permit matrices, coordinating environmental studies, and liaising with authorities to avoid detentions and ensure timely approvals.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field with professional registration.
• 8–10 years of environmental management and permits experience in Argentina preferred.
• Spanish required; intermediate/advanced technical English optional.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the permits matrix, identify competent bodies and deadlines.
• Submit Environmental Impact Report and required technical documentation.
• Maintain dialogue with authorities and manage regulatory observations and audits.
• Define environmental baselines and review consultant deliverables for accuracy.
• Monitor compliance with environmental commitments and report status to client.

Education

Environmental Sciences degree

Professional registration

Graduate degree in environmental management/ law (desirable)

Tools

GIS

Excel

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel seeks an Environmental Permits Specialist in Argentina to manage environmental permits for projects, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations. You will translate legal requirements into design criteria and maintain a critical permit route aligned with project schedules.

Level 1/2 responsibilities include preparing permit matrices, coordinating environmental studies, and liaising with authorities to avoid detentions and ensure timely approvals.