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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 Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following codes.

CTE Program CIP Code
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
  • Technology Education

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 Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ State occupational license appropriate for their engineering occupation if required by the .

Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:

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 job descriptions.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
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 U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Engineering Services 541330