Minnesota / Transportation Department

Agency file

Transportation Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Transportation Department plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2025, this agency had 6,009 employees with median total compensation of $74,811; the highest distinct record was $222,661.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $452.5M
Employees: 6,009
Median total: $74,811
Highest record: $222,661

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$169$151,286+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6,009 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,811) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,071 (96%)
Overtime — $1,857 (2%)
Other — $1,369 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$22,141

$60,698

$74,811

$96,121

$116,640

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $116,640 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,141. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Transp Generalist

1,385 · $63,783

Transp Generalist Senior

529 · $70,954

Transp Specialist

367 · $78,937

Engineering Specialist

226 · $95,514

Engineer Princ

196 · $129,142

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$411.3M —	5,582 —	$72,251 —
2025	$452.5M ▲ 10.0%	6,009 ▲ 7.6%	$74,811 ▲ 3.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Elizabeth Burton

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,190

Sub-department: Bridge Planning Section
Base pay: $106,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,190
Hire date: 2014-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Elizabeth Burton holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Bridge Planning Section. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,190. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mark Motschke

Physical Plant Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,179

Sub-department: Building Maintenance Baxter
Base pay: $104,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,179
Hire date: 2000-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Motschke works as a Physical Plant Supervisor for Transportation Department within Building Maintenance Baxter. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Mark earned $107,179 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Stephen Frisco

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,132

Sub-department: Program Del Non-Ex Prof
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $155
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,132
Hire date: 1998-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Stephen Frisco serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Program Del Non-Ex Professional. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,132. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Daniel Freiburger

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,128

Sub-department: Bridge Design Section
Base pay: $106,033
Overtime: $1,094
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,128
Hire date: 2015-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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 Freiburger is a Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,128. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Hedlund

Transp Operations Supervisor 4/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,103

Sub-department: Duluth Maintenance
Base pay: $105,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,103
Hire date: 1998-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Hedlund is a Transp Operations Supervisor 4 at Transportation Department within Duluth Maintenance. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,103. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

David Nilan

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,099

Sub-department: Project Management
Base pay: $106,987
Overtime: $112
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,099
Hire date: 2010-07-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

David Nilan works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Project Management. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $107,099 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeffrey Mohler

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,099

Sub-department: Golden Valley Subarea
Base pay: $87,854
Overtime: $10,126
Other pay: $9,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,099
Hire date: 2013-04-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Mohler works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 for Transportation Department within Golden Valley Subarea. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $107,099 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Brent Lunde

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,090

Sub-department: Freight&CommercialVehiclesOps
Base pay: $106,781
Overtime: $309
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,090
Hire date: 2022-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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, Brent Lunde serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Freight&Commercialvehiclesops. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,090. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Timothy Donaghue

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,068

Sub-department: Resource Manager
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $90
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,068
Hire date: 1999-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Donaghue works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Resource Manager. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $107,068 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

David Baker

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,004

Sub-department: Materials & Road Research
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $26
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,004
Hire date: 1986-10-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

David Baker holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,004. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Dow Rychlak

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$107,000

Sub-department: Duluth Maintenance
Base pay: $106,987
Overtime: $13
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,000
Hire date: 1984-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

At Transportation Department, Dow Rychlak serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Duluth Maintenance. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,000. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kimberly Rice

Human Resources Consultant 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,992

Sub-department: HR Management
Base pay: $104,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,016
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,992
Hire date: 1998-01-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
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: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Kimberly Rice serves as a Human Resources Consultant 1 within HR Management. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,992. They are represented by Confidential.

Chris Ramberg

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,987

Sub-department: Structure Inspect Programming
Base pay: $106,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,987
Hire date: 2009-06-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Chris Ramberg works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Structure Inspect Programming. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Chris earned $106,987 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rodney Carter

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,987

Sub-department: Bridge Design Section
Base pay: $106,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,987
Hire date: 2005-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Rodney Carter holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,987. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Robert Wielinski

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,987

Sub-department: Metro State Aid
Base pay: $106,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,987
Hire date: 2000-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Robert Wielinski holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Metro State Aid. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,987. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Leonard Traxler

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,987

Sub-department: Consultant Administration
Base pay: $106,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,987
Hire date: 1996-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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, Leonard Traxler serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Consultant Administration. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,987. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

David Wald

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,987

Sub-department: Materials
Base pay: $106,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,987
Hire date: 1992-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

David Wald works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Materials. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service as a full-time employee. David earned $106,987 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Randy Costley

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,987

Sub-department: Program Development
Base pay: $106,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,987
Hire date: 1990-03-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Randy Costley holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Program Development. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,987. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

William Whitcomb

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,987

Sub-department: Project Documentation
Base pay: $106,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,987
Hire date: 1989-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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 Whitcomb works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Project Documentation. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a full-time employee. William earned $106,987 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rolf Nelson

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,982

Sub-department: Design #2
Base pay: $106,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,982
Hire date: 2000-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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, Rolf Nelson serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Design #2. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,982. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Adam Saarela

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,982

Sub-department: Design Support
Base pay: $106,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,982
Hire date: 1995-05-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Adam Saarela is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Design Support. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,982. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Shane Rowbotham

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,982

Sub-department: Design #2
Base pay: $106,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,982
Hire date: 2000-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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, Shane Rowbotham serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Design #2. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,982. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Raul Martinez Venegas

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,982

Sub-department: Land Management
Base pay: $106,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,982
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

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, Raul Martinez Venegas serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Land Management. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,982. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Loren Irwin

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,982

Sub-department: Land Management
Base pay: $106,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,982
Hire date: 2014-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Loren Irwin is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Land Management. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,982. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mark Lundquist

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,982

Sub-department: Right of Way Metro
Base pay: $106,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,982
Hire date: 2009-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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 Lundquist is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Right of Way Metro. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,982. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kaare Festvog

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,982

Sub-department: Program Support
Base pay: $106,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,982
Hire date: 2004-05-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Kaare Festvog works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Program Support. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Kaare earned $106,982 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kenneth South

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,982

Sub-department: Bridge Design Section
Base pay: $106,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,982
Hire date: 1991-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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, Kenneth South serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Bridge Design Section. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,982. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jennifer Krantz

Landscape Architect Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$106,980

Sub-department: Design Support
Base pay: $106,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,980
Hire date: 2019-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Krantz works as a Landscape Architect Senior for Transportation Department within Design Support. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $106,980 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Juen

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,980

Sub-department: Construction
Base pay: $106,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,980
Hire date: 2009-06-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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, Robert Juen serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Construction. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,980. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Gregory Ramberg

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,980

Sub-department: Hydraulics
Base pay: $106,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,980
Hire date: 1987-05-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

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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 Ramberg serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Hydraulics. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,980. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rapheal Gust

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,980

Sub-department: TRF Field Construction
Base pay: $106,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,980
Hire date: 1989-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pennington

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, Rapheal Gust serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Trf Field Construction. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,980. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Juanita Voigt

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,978

Sub-department: Bridge Planning Section
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,978
Hire date: 1997-07-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

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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

Juanita Voigt holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Bridge Planning Section. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,978. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Carrie Jones

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,978

Sub-department: Project Delivery
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,978
Hire date: 2016-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Carrie Jones works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Project Delivery. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Carrie earned $106,978 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Matthew Kramer

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,978

Sub-department: Project Development
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,978
Hire date: 2011-08-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
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: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Kramer holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Project Development. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,978. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Christensen

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,978

Sub-department: Design #5
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,978
Hire date: 2005-08-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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 Christensen is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Design #5. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,978. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Daniel Harris

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,978

Sub-department: Project Data Management
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,978
Hire date: 2018-11-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
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: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Harris is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Project Data Management. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,978. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Paul Ackerley

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,978

Sub-department: Traffic Engineering Section
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,978
Hire date: 2017-04-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Paul Ackerley is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Traffic Engineering Section. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,978. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kyle Puent

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,978

Sub-department: Metro State Aid
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,978
Hire date: 2012-12-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Kyle Puent is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Metro State Aid. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,978. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mark Nicholson

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,978

Sub-department: Building
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,978
Hire date: 2012-03-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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, Mark Nicholson serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Building. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,978. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

John Bier

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,978

Sub-department: Construction
Base pay: $106,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,978
Hire date: 2010-07-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

John Bier is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Construction. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,978. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.