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Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation

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

23 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $168,285, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees
23
Total payroll
$3.8M
Role median
$168,285
Agency median
$74,811
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$81,585$185,908+

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How total compensation varies among the 23 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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Employees with this title

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Nancy Daubenberger

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$190,763
Sub-department
Bridges
Base pay
$186,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,478
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$190,763
Hire date
1999-09-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nancy Daubenberger is a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within Bridges. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,763. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jay Hietpas

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$179,729
Sub-department
District Staff Metro
Base pay
$175,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,729
Hire date
1996-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Jay Hietpas serves as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation within District Staff Metro. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,729. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Kristine Elwood

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$178,228
Sub-department
State Aid Division
Base pay
$178,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,228
Hire date
2018-04-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristine Elwood is a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within State Aid Division. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $178,228. Union affiliation: Manager.

Edward Lutgen

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$172,995
Sub-department
Bridges
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,993
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,995
Hire date
2000-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Edward Lutgen serves as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation within Bridges. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,995. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sheila Kauppi

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$172,727
Sub-department
Sustain Plan & PR Mgmt Div Adm
Base pay
$168,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,146
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,727
Hire date
1996-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sheila Kauppi holds the role of Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within Sustain Plan & Pr Management Division Administrative. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,727. They are represented by Manager.

John Anderson

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$171,002
Sub-department
Resource Manager
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,002
Hire date
1996-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Anderson holds the role of Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within Resource Manager. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,002. They are represented by Manager.

Paul Johns

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$170,002
Sub-department
Construction
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,002
Hire date
1989-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paul Johns holds the role of Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within Construction. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,002. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jed Falgren

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$170,002
Sub-department
Maintenance
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,002
Hire date
1989-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jed Falgren works as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation for Transportation Department within Maintenance. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. Jed earned $170,002 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Shiloh Wahl

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$169,995
Sub-department
D4 Dist Engineer/Admin Asst
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,993
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,995
Hire date
2000-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shiloh Wahl holds the role of Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within D4 District Engineer/Admin Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,995. They are represented by Manager.

Thomas Styrbicki

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$169,995
Sub-department
Project Management & Tech Supp
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,993
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,995
Hire date
2000-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Thomas Styrbicki serves as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation within Project Management & Technician Support. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,995. They are represented by Manager.

Steven Misgen

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$169,182
Sub-department
District Staff Metro
Base pay
$165,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,182
Hire date
1990-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Misgen works as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation for Transportation Department within District Staff Metro. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. Steven earned $169,182 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kelly Brunkhorst

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$168,285
Sub-department
District 8 Willmar
Base pay
$164,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,285
Hire date
2000-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mcleod

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Kelly Brunkhorst serves as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation within District 8 Willmar. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,285. They are represented by Manager.

Curt Turgeon

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$166,159
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$166,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,159
Hire date
1987-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Curt Turgeon serves as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation within Materials & Road Research. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,159. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Greg Ous

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$166,006
Sub-department
Admin Mgr
Base pay
$166,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,006
Hire date
1987-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Greg Ous holds the role of Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within Administrative Manager. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,006. Union affiliation: Manager.

Joseph Pignato

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$166,002
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,002
Hire date
1997-11-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Joseph Pignato serves as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation within Land Management. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,002. Union affiliation: Manager.

Duane Hill

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$166,002
Sub-department
District 1 Duluth
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,002
Hire date
1991-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Duane Hill holds the role of Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within District 1 Duluth. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,002. Union affiliation: Manager.

Brian Kary

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$166,002
Sub-department
Operations Division Admin
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,002
Hire date
1999-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Brian Kary serves as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation within Operations Division Administrative. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,002. They are represented by Manager.

Jay Owens

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$166,002
Sub-department
State Aid Division
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,002
Hire date
2024-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jay Owens is a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within State Aid Division. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $166,002. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Mark Schoenfelder

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$166,002
Sub-department
District 6 Rochester
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,002
Hire date
1999-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Mark Schoenfelder serves as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation within District 6 Rochester. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,002. Union affiliation: Manager.

Michael Ginnaty

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$166,002
Sub-department
District 3 Baxter
Base pay
$166,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,002
Hire date
1989-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Ginnaty holds the role of Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within District 3 Baxter. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,002. Union affiliation: Manager.

Brian Sorenson

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$165,999
Sub-department
Traffic Engineering
Base pay
$165,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,999
Hire date
2019-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Sorenson works as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation for Transportation Department within Traffic Engineering. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $165,999 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Scott Pedersen

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$123,044
Sub-department
District Staff Metro
Base pay
$9,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$113,682
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,044
Hire date
1988-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Pedersen works as a Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation for Transportation Department within District Staff Metro. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. Scott earned $123,044 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jon Huseby

Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$81,585
Sub-department
District 8 Willmar
Base pay
$27,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,336
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,585
Hire date
1983-06-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jon Huseby holds the role of Engineer Principal Administrative Transportation at Transportation Department within District 8 Willmar. They have served since 1983 (about 42 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,585. Union affiliation: Manager.