James F. Rienstra, PE – President

Education

B.S. cum laude, Civil Engineering, California State University, Northridge, 1982

Registrations and Certifications

Professional Engineer, California, 1989

Professional Engineer, Nevada, 1991

Technical Experience

Jim Rienstra, President and Senior Engineer at Foster Engineering is responsible for the design work of the firm's technical staff and is personally responsible for the design of erosion control projects. Prior to joining Foster Engineering, Jim worked in the Reno-Tahoe area and prepared the design for many project site plans with an emphasis on water quality and erosion control. Since joining Foster Engineering he has assumed the responsibility for several million dollars of Tahoe Basin erosion control and water quality construction projects, subdivision design, commercial development design, water and sewer line replacement, drainage and hydrology projects. Throughout his ten years of experience within the Tahoe Basin, he has also designed piers and pier rehabilitation for various lakefront property owners and storm drain outlets to Lake Tahoe and its tributary streams. Mr. Rienstra has attended continuing education classes and seminars specifically relating to erosion control and water quality.

Because of his broad experience in the Reno-Tahoe area, he has worked successfully with several of the local regulatory agencies including: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), Placer County, Douglas County, Nevada County, Town of Truckee, Washoe County, Nevada DOT, Nevada Division of State Lands, North Tahoe Public Utility District, Tahoe City Public Utility District, California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Lahontan Region, Caltrans, the U.S. Forest Service and the California Tahoe Conservancy.

Project Experience

Cave Rock Estates Erosion Control Project

Project Manager for the preparation of plans and specifications for this erosion control project. The project utilizes a combination of curb and gutter, retaining walls, detention pond facilities and revegetation of steep slopes. Mr. Rienstra is also providing construction management services to the project.

Ski Run Water Quality Improvement Project

Project engineer for the preliminary design, environmental documentation agency approvals processing, final design and coordination of the plant propagation contracts for an eight acre wetland restoration and flood control project within the redevelopment area of South Lake Tahoe. This work will result in the largest wetland restoration project yet to be implemented in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Tahoe City Storm Water Quality Improvement Project

Project Engineer for the design of the runoff conveyance facilities and storm water treatment system for the Tahoe City commercial and adjacent residential area. Prepared the design of curb, gutter, sidewalk and relocated parking through the Tahoe City commercial district. Prepared the EIR/EIS and conducted public hearings.

Carnelian Bay Lake Access and Resource Enhancement Project

Project Manager for a public lakeside park and SEZ restoration area at Lake Tahoe. Park amenities include a commercial building and public restrooms. The project scope also includes Sate highway improvements for drainage, landscaping and a bike lane. A riparian wildlife crossing underneath the State highway is also part of the stream restoration.

Tahoe Meadows/Hwy 50 Linear Park

Project Manager for the design of a multiuse trail along Highway 50. The project also includes drainage improvement, Highway improvements and restoration efforts. This is part of City Redevelopment.

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Civil Site Design

Prepared civil engineering plans and specifications for several projects including new modular classrooms and school additions at Sierra Mountain Middle School, Truckee High School, Glenshire Elementary School, Truckee Elementary School, Kings Beach Elementary School, and Tahoe Lake School.