TPE IV / Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer

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About the Role Wood is seeking a TPE IV / Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer to support a full-time project in Saudi Arabia. This role requires a professional with 10+ years of experience as a Cathodic Protection Technologist (NACE CP Level 3) and proven expertise in the design of Cathodic Protection systems for various industrial projects. Key Responsibilities Perform design for Cathodic Protection (CP) systems in Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon refinery, offshore, mining, and petrochemical projects during FEED and detailed design phases. Prepare CP design drawings and documents in accordance with Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and Maaden standards for pipelines, tanks, well casings, and in-plant underground metallic equipment. Prepare Scope of Work (SOW), Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), Technical Bid Clarifications (TBC), Material Requisitions (MR), Non-Material Requisitions (NMR) review, and other CP bidding documentation. Attend pre-design Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) with clients and present CP design approaches for new projects. Prepare site visit agendas and checklists. Review and verify engineering deliverables against company procedures, standards, and checklists. Coordinate with other disciplines as necessary for the preparation and development of deliverables, ensuring the incorporation of all relevant inputs. Collect site data required for cathodic protection design of well casings, AC mitigation, and pipelines, including EM34/31 usage. Conduct all necessary site measurements for CP design, such as potential data of existing structures, existing CP system parameters, and current measurements with flow direction. Ensure adherence to all safety requirements as per company policy. Perform site installation and supervision, as well as CP system start-up, testing, and commissioning. Manage the submission of deliverables with required quality checks and proper record management. Prepare technical reports and presentations. Required Qualifications and Experience Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Cathodic Protection Technologist (NACE CP Level 3), with a background in engineering consulting, EPC, and contracting companies. Ability to perform site investigation, prepare site survey reports, CP layouts, CP alignment sheets, cable routing layouts, schematic drawings, installation drawings, demolition drawings, and CP design calculations. Minimum of 5+ years of experience working on Saudi Aramco projects, both onshore and offshore, primarily within design consultancies or GES+ companies. Minimum of 5 years of experience in CP design preparation for well casings, tanks, pipelines, and vessels, with familiarity with Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and Maaden CP standards. Proficient knowledge of AMPP standards. Hands-on experience using various CP survey equipment in the field, including soil resistivity meters, current measurement devices, AC & DC potential data collection tools, and CP system operating parameter collection equipment. Basic knowledge of MicroStation operations. Basic knowledge of CP design preparation. Possession of a Saudi driving license and driving experience. About Wood Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 employees across approximately 50 countries, Wood supports clients throughout the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara, a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. Diversity and Inclusion Wood is an equal opportunity employer committed to recognising the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria, without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.