'Military engineer' definitions:

Definition of 'military engineer'

noun

A member of the military who is trained in engineering and construction work [syn: army engineer, military 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]