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

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

Mountain View Councilmember Pat Showalter, a civil engineer, highlighted the city’s role in coordinating the partners involved. —Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026

Nicki Chestnut, a senior project manager and civil engineer who has been with the firm for nearly 30 years, leads work on Kansas City’s Water Smart Sewer program, a 25-year initiative aimed at improving water quality. —Kansas City Star, 19 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