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

In 1835, English civil engineer William Newton added sugar to milk before reducing it, thereby increasing its shelf stability. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2026

Yunus Emre Tozal is a civil engineer in Chicago and a graduate student at Catholic Theological Union. —Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026

The Eiffel Tower was designed by French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel and was completed in 1889. —Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026

At least for now, Bath’s example illustrates the possibilities in terms of both promise and avenues for development—by emulating nature (selecting hardy strains of Bacillus) and pharmaceutical engineering (capsule technology), civil engineers are rethinking concrete from the inside out. —Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 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