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civil engineer

American

noun

a person who designs public works, as roads, bridges, canals, dams, and harbors, or supervises their construction or maintenance.

civil engineer British

noun

a person qualified to design, construct, and maintain public works, such as roads, bridges, harbours, etc

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Other Word Forms

civil engineering noun

Etymology

Origin of civil engineer

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

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From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

A civil engineer, he approaches life with an analytical eye and rarely gets worked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 17, 2025

As the son of a civil engineer and architect/fashion designer, Torres’ knack for world building comes as no surprise.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Flood expert Hatim Sharif, a hydrologist and civil engineer at the University of Texas at San Antonio, explains what makes this part of the country, known as Flash Flood Alley, so dangerous.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

So I told her about William Mulholland, who was a self-taught civil engineer.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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