'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]

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