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Power Plant Chief Engineer

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

5 employees hold this title in MN St Colleges & Universities. Median total compensation for the role is $101,224, above the department median of $62,587.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $511.8K
Role median: $101,224
Agency median: $62,587
Comparison: Above

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Power Plant Chief Engineer is held in 6 Minnesota departments. In MN St Colleges & Universities, the median of $101,224 ranks #2 of 6.

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Carl Von Donop

Power Plant Chief Engineer/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$107,734

Sub-department: MnSCU Century CTC Class/B
Base pay: $98,424
Overtime: $911
Other pay: $8,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,734
Hire date: 2021-05-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carl Von Donop is a Power Plant Chief Engineer at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Century Ctc Class/B. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,734. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Michael Cook

Power Plant Chief Engineer/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$102,782

Sub-department: MnSCU MHD Classified MAPE MMA
Base pay: $96,780
Overtime: $6,002
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,782
Hire date: 2018-07-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Cook works as a Power Plant Chief Engineer for MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Mhd Classified Mape Mma. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $102,782 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Clayton Jacobson

Power Plant Chief Engineer/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$101,224

Sub-department: MnSCU STC Maintenance
Base pay: $101,078
Overtime: $146
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,224
Hire date: 2019-02-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Clayton Jacobson is a Power Plant Chief Engineer at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Stc Maintenance. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,224. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Leslie Ball

Power Plant Chief Engineer/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$101,078

Sub-department: MnSCU BSU Class M&E Payroll
Base pay: $101,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,078
Hire date: 2022-06-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Leslie Ball holds the role of Power Plant Chief Engineer at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Bsu Class M&E Payroll. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,078. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Dean Brevig

Power Plant Chief Engineer/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$98,933

Sub-department: MnSCU WIN Classified GEN A-G
Base pay: $97,314
Overtime: $1,618
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,933
Hire date: 1996-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Winona

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Dean Brevig serves as a Power Plant Chief Engineer within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Win Classified General A-G. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,933. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.