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

Co-founder Gabriel Saragovia, a civil engineer turned first-time hotelier, sought to make the unique oasis accessible to outside visitors, but only through sustainable methods. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026

Seventy-year-old baby boomer Martha Shedden spent more than three decades building a successful career as a civil engineer. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026

The study, which began earlier this year, is expected to conclude with final recommendations by mid-2027, Cassie Goodwin, senior principal civil engineer at SmithGroup, told the Journal Sentinel. —April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026

Yunus Emre Tozal is a civil engineer in Chicago and a master’s of art student at Catholic Theological Union. —Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026

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