civil engineer

noun

: an engineer whose training or occupation is in the design and construction especially of public works (such as roads or harbors)

civil engineering noun

Examples of civil engineer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Madridejos, a civil engineer who joined Ferrovial’s construction business in 1990, worked for McKinsey and Cemex, the Mexican building materials group, before returning to lead the company that trained him. —Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026

Continuous The assistant civil engineer will determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations for multiple complex projects and assignments, with limited oversight. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Jack was an upright, Republican civil engineer who worshipped capitalism and the teachings of Norman Vincent Peale. —Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 Dec. 2025

The city consulted with geotechnical and civil engineers to formulate a plan and stabilize the loose boulders, the release stated. —Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for civil engineer

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir

Kids Definition

civil engineer

noun

: an engineer whose training or occupation is in the designing and construction of public works (as roads or harbors) and of various private works

civil engineering noun