NAICS 541330

What is the NAICS code 541330?

The NAICS code 541330 is applied to those industries related to Engineering Services.

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

Therefore, all companies engaged in any industrial activity related to this type of business are grouped under category 541330 in the North American Industry Classification System.

This industrial activity of NAICS code is structured as follows:

• 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• 541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• 5413 - Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
• 54133 - Engineering Services
• 541330 - Engineering Services

Characteristics of the North American Industry Classification System code 541330

NAFTA

This code is only used in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). It´s to say, it is not used in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Related codes

The NAICS industry 541330 has the following cross-references:

• Both 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.
• Creating and developing designs and specifications that optimize the use, value, and appearance of products are classified in Industry 541420, Industrial Design Services.
• Designing and writing custom software to meet the needs of a particular customer are classified in U.S. Industry 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services.
• Engineering research and development are classified in U.S. Industry 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
• Gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services.
• Performing 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.
• Planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems Design Services.
• Providing 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.
• Software design, development, and publishing, or software publishing only are classified in Industry 513210, Software Publishers.

Related activities

Below are some of the most common types of activities in the Engineering Services industry (NAICS Code 541330):

• 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