Minnesota / Transportation Department / Engineer Princ

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Engineer Princ

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

213 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $129,142, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees: 213
Total payroll: $25.5M
Role median: $129,142
Agency median: $74,811
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$12,434$140,514+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 213 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

Engineer Princ is held in 7 Minnesota departments. In Transportation Department, the median of $129,142 ranks #6 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Safety Department

$133,948 · 4

Health Department

$130,930 · 13

Military Affairs Department

$129,277 · 2

Natural Resources Department

$129,142 · 7

Pollution Control Agency

$129,142 · 27

Water & Soil Resources Board

$129,142 · 4

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Amrish Patel

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$114,282

Sub-department: Metro Transit
Base pay: $114,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,282
Hire date: 2017-04-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Amrish Patel serves as a Engineer Princ within Metro Transit. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,282. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jenna Fabish

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$113,952

Sub-department: Design #2
Base pay: $113,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,952
Hire date: 2004-05-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Jenna Fabish serves as a Engineer Princ within Design #2. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,952. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mark Moehlenbrock

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$113,730

Sub-department: Building
Base pay: $113,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,730
Hire date: 2015-10-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Moehlenbrock holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Building. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,730. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Cody Brand

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$112,856

Sub-department: Traffic
Base pay: $111,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,856
Hire date: 2010-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cody Brand works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Traffic. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Cody earned $112,856 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brian Porter

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$112,850

Sub-department: Golden Valley NW Resident Off
Base pay: $109,725
Overtime: $2,163
Other pay: $962
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,850
Hire date: 2015-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Porter is a Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Nw Resident Off. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,850. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

William Meinholz

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$112,354

Sub-department: State Aid Division
Base pay: $111,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,354
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

William Meinholz works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within State Aid Division. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. William earned $112,354 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Braden Cyr

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$112,197

Sub-department: Bridge Design Section
Base pay: $112,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,197
Hire date: 2013-11-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
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: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Braden Cyr serves as a Engineer Princ within Bridge Design Section. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,197. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Eliezer Ramirez

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$111,439

Sub-department: Metro Transit
Base pay: $111,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,439
Hire date: 2017-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Eliezer Ramirez serves as a Engineer Princ within Metro Transit. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,439. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Benjamin Klismith

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$111,248

Sub-department: West Area Manager
Base pay: $111,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,248
Hire date: 2007-11-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Benjamin Klismith holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within West Area Manager. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,248. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Ashley Hansen

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$111,184

Sub-department: Program Support
Base pay: $111,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,184
Hire date: 2014-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashley Hansen works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Program Support. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Ashley earned $111,184 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jason Hedeen

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$110,372

Sub-department: Materials & Road Research
Base pay: $110,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,372
Hire date: 2011-06-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jason Hedeen holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,372. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Alexander Weniger

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$110,236

Sub-department: Design/Hydraulics
Base pay: $109,903
Overtime: $334
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,236
Hire date: 2019-03-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexander Weniger holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Design/Hydraulics. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,236. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Thomas Klevan

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$110,182

Sub-department: Project Delivery
Base pay: $110,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,182
Hire date: 2019-02-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Thomas Klevan serves as a Engineer Princ within Project Delivery. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,182. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rachel Broughton

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$110,128

Sub-department: Federal Aid Project Dev
Base pay: $109,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,128
Hire date: 2012-07-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachel Broughton works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Federal Aid Project Development. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $110,128 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Samuel Nigon

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$109,426

Sub-department: Materials Baxter
Base pay: $107,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,426
Hire date: 2015-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Samuel Nigon serves as a Engineer Princ within Materials Baxter. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,426. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

David Pagel

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$108,688

Sub-department: Engineering
Base pay: $59,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,688
Hire date: 1996-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Pagel works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Engineering. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. David earned $108,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.