Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Engineering Specialist

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Engineering Specialist

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

13 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $95,512, above the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $95,512
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$83,196$102,954+

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How total compensation varies among the 13 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Engineering Specialist is held in 7 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $95,512 ranks #2 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

MN St Colleges & Universities

$96,512 · 1

Transportation Department

$95,512 · 234

Public Safety Department

$90,739 · 8

Water & Soil Resources Board

$87,107 · 2

Labor & Industry Department

$84,363 · 6

Military Affairs Department

$80,623 · 4

Median total compensation for the Engineering Specialist role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Engineering Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $95,512 ranks #1 of 6. See Engineering Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$87,460 · 6

$69,922 · 1,311

$68,775 · 3,491

$47,397 · 10

$26,043 · 146

Median total compensation for comparable Engineering Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jennifer Reichensperger

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$103,028

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 2 Engineers
Base pay: $95,071
Overtime: $6,119
Other pay: $1,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,028
Hire date: 2004-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Reichensperger works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Engineers. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $103,028 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeremy Schmid

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$102,719

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 4 Engineers
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $7,207
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,719
Hire date: 2000-04-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jeremy Schmid serves as a Engineering Specialist within Osd Mr Region 4 Engineers. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,719. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Dean Sether

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,535

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 1 Engineers
Base pay: $95,029
Overtime: $2,506
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,535
Hire date: 1999-12-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Dean Sether serves as a Engineering Specialist within Osd Mr Region 1 Engineers. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,535. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kevin Zytkovicz

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$96,707

Sub-department: ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,707
Hire date: 1987-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Goodhue

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kevin Zytkovicz is a Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,707. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Thomas Reich

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$95,753

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 3 Engineers
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $241
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,753
Hire date: 1982-11-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Reich works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Engineers. Hired in 1982, they have about 43 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $95,753 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Leon Wander

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$95,512

Sub-department: L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,512
Hire date: 2024-03-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Leon Wander works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Leon earned $95,512 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jared Schmitz

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$95,512

Sub-department: OSD MR Northern Reg Engineers
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,512
Hire date: 2013-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jared Schmitz holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Northern Reg Engineers. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,512. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Shayne Johnson

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$95,512

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 1 Engineers
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,512
Hire date: 2014-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shayne Johnson works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Engineers. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Shayne earned $95,512 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Scott Smilanich

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$95,512

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 2 Engineers
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,512
Hire date: 2001-11-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Scott Smilanich is a Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Engineers. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,512. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Duane Lillyblad

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$91,373

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 3 Engineers
Base pay: $91,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,373
Hire date: 2001-06-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Duane Lillyblad works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Engineers. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Duane earned $91,373 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kyle Vanwagner

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$90,304

Sub-department: L & M Survey Staff/Supv
Base pay: $90,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,304
Hire date: 2011-05-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kyle Vanwagner is a Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L & M Survey Staff/Supv. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,304. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Adam Larson

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$89,905

Sub-department: L&M Engineering & Development
Base pay: $89,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,905
Hire date: 2021-12-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Adam Larson serves as a Engineering Specialist within L&M Engineering & Development. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,905. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Nicholas Niemi

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$83,196

Sub-department: L&M Engineering & Development
Base pay: $83,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,196
Hire date: 2014-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Niemi is a Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Engineering & Development. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,196. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.