City of Chicago / Department of Technology and Innovation / Principal Engineer
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Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.
5 employees hold this title in Department of Technology and Innovation. Median total compensation for the role is $154,764, above the department median of $132,708.
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Principal Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Regina Hightower works as a Principal Engineer for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Regina earned $154,764 in 2026.
Principal Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Jorge Morales is a Principal Engineer at Department of Technology and Innovation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $154,764.
Principal Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Edward Palmer works as a Principal Engineer for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $154,764 in 2026.
Principal Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Yan Xue serves as a Principal Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,764.
Principal Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Naseer Shafique serves as a Principal Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,316.