Minnesota / Transportation Department / Engineering Specialist

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Engineering Specialist

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

234 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $95,512, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees: 234
Total payroll: $22.2M
Role median: $95,512
Agency median: $74,811
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,645$138,058+

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How total compensation varies among the 234 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 Transportation Department, the median of $95,512 ranks #3 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

MN St Colleges & Universities

$96,512 · 1

Natural Resources Department

$95,512 · 13

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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Matthew Piekarski

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$104,420

Sub-department: Design #2
Base pay: $95,500
Overtime: $8,920
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,420
Hire date: 2013-04-08
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Piekarski is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Design #2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,420. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Gregory Mullen

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$103,879

Sub-department: Construction Surveys
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $6,528
Other pay: $1,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,879
Hire date: 1999-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

At Transportation Department, Gregory Mullen serves as a Engineering Specialist within Construction Surveys. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,879. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Peter Ellwanger

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$102,994

Sub-department: Signal Operations
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $7,482
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,994
Hire date: 1992-05-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Peter Ellwanger is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Signal Operations. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,994. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Daniel Shogren

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$102,933

Sub-department: Northeast Resident Office
Base pay: $86,304
Overtime: $16,628
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,933
Hire date: 1997-09-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Daniel Shogren holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Northeast Resident Office. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,933. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Leila Deluca

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$102,504

Sub-department: Soils and Materials
Base pay: $91,918
Overtime: $10,586
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,504
Hire date: 1990-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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

Leila Deluca works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Soils and Materials. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Leila earned $102,504 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Timothy Wood

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$102,454

Sub-department: Project Delivery
Base pay: $95,500
Overtime: $6,954
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,454
Hire date: 1998-06-24
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Wood is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Project Delivery. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,454. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Aaron Slama

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$101,772

Sub-department: Mankato Bridge Maint
Base pay: $93,542
Overtime: $6,630
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,772
Hire date: 2017-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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, Aaron Slama serves as a Engineering Specialist within Mankato Bridge Maintenance. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,772. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Daniel Walczynski

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$101,698

Sub-department: Surveys
Base pay: $95,520
Overtime: $6,178
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,698
Hire date: 1985-06-04
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Walczynski is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Surveys. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,698. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brian Siekmann

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$101,482

Sub-department: Materials & Road Research
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $4,371
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,482
Hire date: 2002-04-10
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Siekmann holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,482. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Martin Wagner

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$100,905

Sub-department: Construction Baxter
Base pay: $88,967
Overtime: $11,938
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,905
Hire date: 1995-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Martin Wagner holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Construction Baxter. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,905. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Bailey Wolff-Gerdts

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$100,900

Sub-department: Mankato Resident Office
Base pay: $89,880
Overtime: $9,322
Other pay: $1,698
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,900
Hire date: 2020-02-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
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: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bailey Wolff-Gerdts works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Mankato Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Bailey earned $100,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Daniels

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$100,871

Sub-department: Materials & Road Research
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $1,920
Other pay: $3,439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,871
Hire date: 1998-01-05
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Daniels is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,871. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

David Huray

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$100,286

Sub-department: Surveys
Base pay: $95,504
Overtime: $4,782
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,286
Hire date: 1986-05-14
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Huray is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Surveys. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,286. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mark Resemius

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$99,284

Sub-department: Materials & Road Research
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $3,772
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,284
Hire date: 2012-06-27
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Resemius works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Mark earned $99,284 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jon Kennedy

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$98,801

Sub-department: Radio Engineer
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $1,690
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,801
Hire date: 2010-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Transportation Department, Jon Kennedy serves as a Engineering Specialist within Radio Engineer. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,801. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Nadine Miller

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$98,381

Sub-department: Program Development
Base pay: $89,211
Overtime: $9,170
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,381
Hire date: 2000-05-16
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nadine Miller works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Program Development. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Nadine earned $98,381 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Joshua Kraus

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$98,286

Sub-department: Traffic
Base pay: $91,495
Overtime: $5,191
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,286
Hire date: 2013-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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

Joshua Kraus is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Traffic. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,286. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Adam Olson

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$98,281

Sub-department: Construction Surveys
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $2,770
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,281
Hire date: 1997-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Adam Olson works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Construction Surveys. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. Adam earned $98,281 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Christopher Dochniak

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$98,146

Sub-department: Maintenance Opns
Base pay: $95,512
Overtime: $1,035
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,146
Hire date: 2002-09-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Christopher Dochniak serves as a Engineering Specialist within Maintenance Opns. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,146. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.