13 NAICS industries for “engineering”

541330 Engineering Services

Applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems.

541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects.

237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Heavy and civil engineering construction projects.

Excludes: highway, street, bridge, and distribution line construction.

238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Interior or exterior painting or interior wall covering.

engineering structure (e.g., oil storage tank, water tower) painting

541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Conducting biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) research and experimental development.

protein engineering research and experimental development laboratories

541512 Computer Systems Design Services

Planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies.

cae (computer-aided engineering) systems integration design services, computer-aided engineering (cae) systems…

924110 Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) the administration, regulation, and enforcement of air and water resource programs; (2) the administration and regulation of solid waste management programs; (3) the administration and regulation of water and air pollution control and prevention programs; (4) the administration and regulation of flood control programs; (5) the administration and regulation of drainage development and water resource consumption programs; (6) the administration and regulation of toxic waste removal and cleanup programs; and (7) coordination of these activities at intergovernmental levels.

sanitation engineering agencies, government

238910 Site Preparation Contractors

Site preparation activities, such as excavating and grading, demolition of buildings and other structures, and septic system installation.

dismantling engineering structures (e.g., oil storage tank), removal of dams, dikes, and other heavy and civil…

541340 Drafting Services

Drawing detailed layouts, plans, and illustrations of buildings, structures, systems, or components from engineering and architectural specifications.

541360 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

Gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data.

541490 Other Specialized Design Services

Providing professional design services.

Excludes: architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, interior, industrial, graphic, and computer systems design.

541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The provision of professional, scientific, or technical services.

Excludes: legal services; accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and related services; architectural, engineering, and related services; specialized design services; computer systems design and related services; management, scientific, and technical consulting services; scientific research and development services; advertising, public relations, and related services; market research and public opinion polling; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; and veterinary services.

336310 Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing and/or rebuilding motor vehicle gasoline engines and engine parts and/or (2) manufacturing and/or rebuilding carburetors, pistons, piston rings, and engine valves, whether or not for vehicular use.