Damage Prevention Specialist
About The Position
Sunrise Engineering is seeking a full-time Damage Prevention Specialist to join our Inspection group and work in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our talented team of 500 professionals takes pride in a collaborative approach that ensures project success for clients and communities. With a passion for top-quality solutions and cost-effective outcomes, our experts thrive personally and professionally. Sunrise Engineering, a regional leader in professional engineering and consulting services in the Intermountain West, is dedicated to excellence and lasting client, community, and employee relationships. We hold 25 offices across the states of Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho committed to creating solutions that work and relationships that last. Join our dynamic team at Sunrise Engineering to make a meaningful impact on future-shaping projects. Protecting Utilities. Reducing Risk. Improving Safety. The Damage Prevention Specialist plays a critical role in protecting underground utility infrastructure through field investigations, risk management, line locate verification, damage prevention education, and field reporting. This position works closely with utility operators, contractors, excavators, and industry stakeholders to reduce utility damages, improve excavation safety, and support regulatory compliance efforts. Responsibilities align with utility damage prevention programs and industry best practices, including participation in organizations such as NRCGA and support of line locating and excavation damage prevention activities.
Requirements
- Experience in utility operations, damage prevention, line locating, inspections, engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of underground utility systems and excavation safety practices.
- Familiarity with 811 One-Call processes and damage prevention regulations.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in both field and office environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Survey123, GIS, GPS data collection, or similar field technology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field investigations of utility damages, near misses, and excavation-related incidents.
- Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to reduce future risk.
- Perform line locate verification and quality assurance audits of locate markings.
- Document field observations, investigations, inspections, and corrective actions using Survey123 and GIS-based tools.
- Support damage prevention and risk management initiatives for utility clients.
- Monitor compliance with One-Call (811) requirements and safe excavation practices.
- Assist with contractor, excavator, and stakeholder outreach and education programs.
- Represent the company at industry meetings, training events, and NRCGA activities.
- Prepare clear, accurate reports for clients, management, and regulatory purposes.
Benefits
- 4 weeks of PTO, with one week already in the bank ready to use on day 1
- 401k options, with a company match, and you're fully vested on your first day
- Nine paid holidays, you choose which holidays to celebrate
- Full benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision along with a company HSA match
- Company sponsored short-term disability and term life insurance
- Long-term disability, cancer, and accident insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Incentive bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
