'Civil engineer' definitions:
Definition of 'civil engineer'
From: WordNet
noun
An engineer trained to design and construct and maintain public works (roads or bridges or harbors etc.)
Definition of 'Civil engineer'
From: GCIDE
- Engineer \En`gi*neer"\, n. [OE. enginer: cf. OF. engignier, F. ing['e]nieur. See Engine, n.]
- 1. A person skilled in the principles and practice of any branch of engineering; as, a civil engineer; an electronic engineer; a chemical engineer. See under Engineering, n. [1913 Webster +PJC]
- 2. One who manages as engine, particularly a steam engine; an engine driver. [1913 Webster]
- 3. One who carries through an enterprise by skillful or artful contrivance; an efficient manager. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]
- Civil engineer, a person skilled in the science of civil engineering.
- Military engineer, one who executes engineering works of a military nature. See under Engineering. [1913 Webster]