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Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Senior Environmental Civil Engineer

Environmental EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTalcahuano, Bio Bio, ChileNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five years of experience in industrial, infrastructure, and process projects.
  • Civil engineering degree with specialization in Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Administration, or Geology.
  • Knowledge of solid, hazardous, and industrial waste management, including designing and implementing waste management plans.
  • Ability to analyze wastewater and water quality, including sampling, interpreting results, and applying environmental regulations.
  • Experience using hydrological models and simulations to model water flows and assess risks.
  • Proficiency with geographic information systems and geospatial software such as ArcGIS or QGIS for territorial analysis and cartography.
  • Knowledge of local and international environmental regulations and standards in sectors such as oil, gas, and renewable energy.
  • Ability to plan, monitor, and control environmental activities in multidisciplinary projects.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, 3D modeling tools, and environmental data analysis programs.
  • Knowledge of environmental monitoring for emissions, noise, air quality, and soil, including calibration and control protocols.
  • Understanding of geodesy principles for topographic surveys and environmental studies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement environmental strategies that ensure regulatory compliance and sustainable operations, minimize environmental impacts, and promote ecological responsibility.
  • Identify the environmental, sectoral, and mixed permits applicable to projects, analyze them, and propose a strategy for obtaining them.
  • Coordinate with relevant disciplines to gather background information and prepare documentation for environmental, sectoral, and mixed permit management.
  • Verify that each stage of project development, including engineering and construction, complies with applicable regulations and permits, including Law 19.300, Supreme Decrees, and Environmental Qualification Resolutions.
  • Ensure responsibilities are assigned for environmental requirements arising from Environmental Qualification Resolutions and permits in projects under construction.
  • Review and identify gaps and potential risks, and alert project leadership and Environmental Management with proposed solutions.
  • Administer and manage contracts related to environmental management and performance.
  • Provide technical support to departments responding to environmental matters.
  • Review and manage the processing of environmental information and documents required for submission to the environmental authority, including Environmental Impact Declarations, Environmental Impact Studies, and Applicability Consultations.
  • Lead internal and external environmental audits and verify proper implementation of the Process Safety Management System.
  • Monitor and control critical environmental variables, managing measurement systems and reporting for assigned projects.
  • Supervise compliance with environmental commitments arising from sectoral permits, Environmental Qualification Resolutions, and other environmental management instruments.
  • Advise project leadership on environmental matters and provide analysis and strategic reports for decision-making.
  • Train and inform personnel on environmental best practices to promote an organizational culture aligned with sustainability.
  • Manage environmental contingencies and lead action plans to mitigate and respond to environmental incidents.
  • Participate in regular meetings with Environmental Management to report on project environmental management and compliance, and analyze potential gaps and action plans.

About the Company

Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Wood is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides project management, engineering, and technical services for energy and materials markets, including oil and gas, renewables, and environmental work. Its approach combines engineering know-how with program management to plan, design, build, and optimize large projects. The firm differentiates itself through a long track record of growth via organic expansion and major acquisitions, notably the Amec Foster Wheeler merger, creating an integrated portfolio from traditional energy to sustainability consulting. Its goal is to help clients navigate the global energy transition by delivering reliable project delivery at scale and sustainable value in international energy services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Founded
1912

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