Engineering Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: provision of advice, preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services. Illustrative Examples: Civil engineering services Environmental engineering services Construction engineering services Mechanical engineering services Engineers' offices Robotics automation engineering services
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector comprises establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. The establishments in this sector specialize according to expertise and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; research services; advertising services; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; veterinary services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services. This sector excludes establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of day-to-day office administrative services, such as financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel supply, and physical distribution and logistics. These establishments are classified in Sector 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. |
| 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider. The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case. |
| 5413 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in architectural, engineering, and related services, such as drafting services, building inspection services, geophysical surveying and mapping services, surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services, and testing services. |
| 54133 | Engineering Services 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 541330. |
| 541330 | Engineering Services 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: provision of advice, preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services. Illustrative Examples: Civil engineering services Environmental engineering services Construction engineering services Mechanical engineering services Engineers' offices Robotics automation engineering services |
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Classification References
- 01Planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems Design Services;
- 02Designing and writing custom software to meet the needs of a particular customer--are classified in U.S. Industry 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services;
- 03Software design, development, and publishing, or software publishing only--are classified in Industry 513210, Software Publishers;
- 04Performing surveying and mapping services of the surface of the earth, including the sea floor--are classified in Industry 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services;
- 05Gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services;
- 06Creating and developing designs and specifications that optimize the use, value, and appearance of products--are classified in Industry 541420, Industrial Design Services;
- 07Providing advice and assistance to others on environmental issues, such as the control of environmental contamination from pollutants, toxic substances, and hazardous materials--are classified in Industry 541620, Environmental Consulting Services;
- 08Engineering research and development--are classified in U.S. Industry 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology); and
- 09Both the design and construction of buildings, highways, and other structures or in managing construction projects--are classified in Sector 23, Construction, according to the type of project.
Index Items
Acoustical engineering consulting services
Acoustical system engineering design services
Audio visual system engineering design services
Boat engineering design services
Chemical engineering services
Civil engineering services
Combustion engineering consulting services
Construction engineering services
Consulting engineers' offices
Consulting engineers' private practices
Electrical engineering services
Engineering consulting services
Engineering design services
Engineering services
Engineers' offices
Engineers' private practices
Environmental engineering services
Erosion control engineering services
Geological engineering services
Geophysical engineering services
Heating engineering consulting services
Industrial engineering services
Logging engineering services
Marine engineering services
Maritime technology engineering services
Mechanical engineering services
Mining engineering services
Petroleum engineering services
Robotics automation engineering services
Robotics engineering design and integration services
Traffic engineering consulting services
How Item Can Help
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