Engineering Technology
Endorsement Code: 2545
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Engineering Technology #2545 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
CTE Program | CIP Code |
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Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 15.1303 |
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 15.0406 |
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD | 15.1304 |
Civil Engineering, General | 14.0801 |
Computer-aided design (CAD)/Computer- aided design and drafting (CADD) Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 15.1302 |
Construction Engineering | 14.3301 |
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | 15.1301 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Technology/Technician | 15.0303 |
Engineering Mechanics | 14.1101 |
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 15.0000 |
Engineering, General | 14.0101 |
Industrial Engineering | 14.3501 |
Mechanical Engineering | 14.1901 |
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 14.4201 |
Robotics Technology/Technician | 15.0405 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Engineer
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Applied Engineering Technology
- Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Analysis and design of steel frames
- Chemical engineering fluid mechanics
- Chemical engineering modeling
- Chemical engineering thermodynamics
- Chemical plant design
- Chemical process safety
- Chemical processes
- Chemical reaction engineering
- Civil engineering systems
- Communication systems
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Computer architecture
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
- Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CAD/CADD)
- Digital systems
- Dynamics
- Electrical circuit analysis
- Engineering electromagnetics
- Engineering graphics
- Environmental engineering
- Fabrication
- Fluid mechanics for mechanical engineering
- Fluid mechanics
- Heat transfer processes
- Heat transfer
- Introduction numerical analysis
- Introduction to mechanical design
- Introduction to mechanics
- Introduction to numerical analysis
- Introduction to scientific program: Matlab and Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Large scale integration design
- Machine design
- Manufacturing and measurement techniques
- Materials science
- Math for engineering analysis
- Models in electrical and computer engineering
- Multiphysics simulations
- Multivariable calculus
- Principals of mechanical engineering
- Process fluid transport
- Quality and reliability in design and manufacturing
- Signal and systems
- Solid mechanics
- Strength of materials
- Structural analysis
- Surveying
- Systems and control
- Thermal-fluid sciences
- Unit operation experimental design and analysis
- Water resource engineering
Candidates using engineering employment experience must submit a copy of their current New Jersey State occupational license appropriate for their engineering occupation if required by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
Job Title | Job Code |
---|---|
Aerospace Engineers | 17-2011.00 |
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 17-1011.00 |
Architectural and Civil Drafters | 17-3011.00 |
Architectural and Engineering Managers | 11-9041.00 |
Automotive Engineers | 17-2141.02 |
Chemical Engineers | 17-2041.00 |
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 17-3022.00 |
Civil Engineers | 17-2051.00 |
Computer Hardware Engineers | 17-2061.00 |
Electrical Engineers | 17-2071.00 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 17-2072.00 |
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | 17-2199.03 |
Fuel Cell Engineers | 17-2141.01 |
Industrial Engineers | 17-2112.00 |
Logistics Engineers | 13-1081.01 |
Manufacturing Engineers | 17-2112.03 |
Materials Engineers | 17-2131.00 |
Mechanical Drafters | 17.3013.00 |
Mechanical Engineers | 17-2141.00 |
Mechatronics Engineers | 17-2199.05 |
Microsystems Engineers | 17-2199.06 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 17-2151.00 |
Nanosystems Engineers | 17-2199.09 |
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 17-3026.01 |
Nuclear Engineers | 17-2161.00 |
Petroleum Engineers | 17-2171.00 |
Photonics Engineers | 17-2199.07 |
Robotics Engineers | 17-2199.08 |
Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 17-2199.11 |
Transportation Engineers | 17-2051.01 |
Validation Engineers | 17-2112.02 |
Wind Energy Engineers | 17-2199.10 |
Self-Employment Experience
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).
Job Title | Job Code |
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Engineering Services | 541330 |