James R. Taylor, P.E.
Engineering Department Manager at Balzer & Associates, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Engineer
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Engineer In Training (EIT)
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)May, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Balzer & Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Department Manager
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Project Manager
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2022
Serving clients in the New River Valley and Southwest Virginia with land development projects, providing services including preliminary site analysis and due diligence, land use planning and rezoning applications, design plans and specifications, and construction administration. Primary responsibilities include preparing civil construction drawings and associated permit applications for development projects to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Lead stormwater design engineer for New River Valley office.Principal focus lies in providing thorough design documents that enable clients to more accurately predict construction costs and reduce overruns. Extensive design experience in stormwater, grading, utilities, and erosion and sediment control for sites small and large, commercial and residential. Works closely with local review agencies to ensure compliance with zoning and codes.Helped lead a user group tasked with company-wide overhaul of design software and standards including creation and maintenance of AutoCAD templates.
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Balzer & Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Worked in the land development field on residential subdivision and commercial site plans in the greater Richmond area. Produced utility and road profiles, layout plans, drainage plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and grading plans for submittal. Performed site visits to coordinate designs with survey stakeout. Worked in the land development field on residential subdivision and commercial site plans in the greater Richmond area. Produced utility and road profiles, layout plans, drainage plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and grading plans for submittal. Performed site visits to coordinate designs with survey stakeout.
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Summer Intern
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Worked in the facilities management office serving the Marine Corps operations at the Pentagon and the Navy Annex. Prepared paperwork, work orders, and scheduled contractors for renovations and repairs. Took measurements and prepared AutoCAD drawings for renovations. Scheduled and oversaw over $50,000 in labor. Worked in the facilities management office serving the Marine Corps operations at the Pentagon and the Navy Annex. Prepared paperwork, work orders, and scheduled contractors for renovations and repairs. Took measurements and prepared AutoCAD drawings for renovations. Scheduled and oversaw over $50,000 in labor.
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Education
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering