Power Plant Chief Engineer

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

2 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $59,863, above the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 2
Total payroll: $119.7K
Role median: $59,863
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Above

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This role across Minnesota

Power Plant Chief Engineer is held in 6 Minnesota departments. In Veterans Affairs Department, the median of $59,863 ranks #6 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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$102,846 · 1

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$101,224 · 5

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$96,612 · 1

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$96,517 · 4

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Ron Jensen

Power Plant Chief Engineer/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$103,376

Sub-department: Mpls Physical Plant Supv
Base pay: $93,564
Overtime: $2,052
Other pay: $7,760
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,376
Hire date: 2019-08-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ron Jensen holds the role of Power Plant Chief Engineer at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Physical Plant Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,376. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Brian Deppe

Power Plant Chief Engineer/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$16,350

Sub-department: Mpls Physical Plant Supv
Base pay: $16,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,350
Hire date: 2013-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Brian Deppe serves as a Power Plant Chief Engineer within Mpls Physical Plant Supervisor. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,350. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.