1. Taylor Harper
taylorjharper81@gmail.com 1523 S 28th St, Renton, WA 98055 907-350-0403
Qualifications
Experienced Civil PE familiar with thedesign of roadways,parkinglots, pedestrian facilities, storm drain,water
and sewer systems from the planning level to the completion of final design documents.
Education & Certifications
Professional Engineering License (PE), Washington StateNo. 52127,October 24, 2014
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage, May 2010
Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (AK-CESCL No. CC-13-3663)
Municipality of Anchorage Public Works Department Inspector Seminar,June 2010 & April 2012
Skills
Adept with theuse of AutoCAD Civil3D
Familiar with Microstation and Projectwise
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, SWMM 5.0, etc.)
Great leadership attributes, interpersonal relationship capabilities,and organizational skills
Extensive construction experience
Experience
CM Design Group |1318 E. Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
Civil PE April 2014 – Present
Designed ADA compliant pedestrian facilities and curb ramps in accordance with federal, stateand local
requirements.
Prepared Maximum Extent Feasible (MEF) documents to support designs that do not meet the strict ADA
design guidelines.
Developed plans for overlay projects in accordance with City of Renton and City of Lynnwood standards.
Developed channelization plans for overlay projects in accordance with the2009 MUTCD as well as
WSDOT and local city standards.
Designed storm drainage and water line improvements for theCity of Seattle.
Attended regular project meetings to discuss design decisions, public involvement and project schedule.
Prepared exhibits for Temporary Construction Permits (TCPs), and Construction Easements (TCEs).
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams todevelop final design plans,specifications and estimate
packages for client submittals; addressed agency and public design comments
Project History:
City of Renton – Duvall Ave NE Overlay Project
o The project included pavement repairs and pedestrian improvements alongDuvall Ave NE between
NE 4th St and NE 10th St. Provided design for curb ramps,sidewalk, driveway reconstruction,
pavement grinding and overlay limits,placement of a new pedestrian signal system, and signing
and striping layouts. Prepared the MEF documentation as well as thecost estimate for this federally
funded project.
SeattleDepartment of Transportation – 2015 Sidewalk Development and Safe Routes to School Project
o The project included 21 blocks of sidewalk at seven locations in Seattle. Assisted in the design and
plan preparation for roadway widening,sidewalk, curb ramps, retainingwalls, bike lanes, storm
drainage, channelization,signing, and assisted in the public involvement process.
2. Taylor Harper
Professional & Technical Services, Inc. |912 E. 15th
Ave. Ste. 200, Anchorage, AK 99501
Civil EIT June 2010 – April
2014
Designed roadway and pedestrian facilities in accordance with AASHTO, Stateand local design criteria.
Developed templates for and modeled new roadways;refined horizontal and vertical alignments to
balanceproject quantities and reduce impacts.
Assisted in the design and development of civil plans for new and replacement water and sewer mains
and services as well as the design for poured concrete and modular block retainingwalls.
Designed storm system improvements utilizingSWMM 5.0, a hydraulic analysis tool.
Prepared Technical Memorandums, Design Study Reports, and Utility Conflict Reports,exhibits for
Temporary Construction Permits,Use and Construction Easements.
Performed construction inspection services for civil infrastructure;handled project closeout activities
including preparingrecord drawings,reviewingpay requests and submittals,and preparingchange
orders.
Project History:
Municipality of Anchorage - 32nd Avenue/Cherry Street Upgrade
o Project upgraded 2,000 lf of 32nd Avenue to urban collector standards and provided drainage
improvements toCherry Street. Assisted with roadway prism improvement design includingnew
pavement, curb and gutter, street lights, addition of on-street parking,traffic calming measures,
retainingwalls,sitedrainage improvements,sewer main relocation,and demolition of existing
facilities along 32nd Avenue. Prepared TCP and easement acquisition exhibits,engineering
estimates,bid tabs,utility conflict reports and project specifications.
Municipality of Anchorage - Senate District J Road Reclamation
o Assisted with the design and development of civil plans for replacement of 500 lf of storm drain and
associated asphalt surfacingimprovements. Provided inspection to ensure contractor compliance
with plans and specifications for construction of the drainageimprovements as well as the
resurfacingof 2 miles of residential streets.Tracked and verified contractor quantities for pay
requests.
University of Alaska, Anchorage | 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
Assistant Research Engineer June 2009 – June 2010
Conducted preliminary research on a Hydrokinetic Feasibility Study funded by the Alaska Energy Authority
that explored the alternativeenergy potential of several Alaskan rivers. Collected bathymetric survey data
using an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) in conjunction with Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS
systems. Performed necessary calculations todetermine various river hydrological characteristics.
Osborne Construction Company| 3201 C Street, Suite 402 Anchorage, AK 99503
Concrete Form Foreman July 2001 – December 2008
Served as Concrete Form Foreman on large-scale militaryhousingprojects.
Worked closely with the Army Corps of Engineers. Analyzedprints and identified
problems with project plans and worked to find fast, safe, and economical
solutions. Worked closelywith office personnel to procure necessaryequipment,
information, and materials in order to streamline production.Professional
References
Availableupon request.