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 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
- Electronics 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 New Jersey State occupational license appropriate for their engineering occupation if required by the .
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.
| 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).
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | 541330 |