Civil Engineer (Noun)
Meaning
An engineer trained to design and construct and maintain public works (roads or bridges or harbors etc.).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a civil engineer, she spent years designing and overseeing the construction of the new highway system in the city.
- The civil engineer assessed the damage from the storm and determined that several bridges needed repair before they could reopen.
- He decided to become a civil engineer because he was fascinated by the way cities were planned and built.
- After completing her degree in civil engineering, she landed a job with a company that specialized in designing and constructing public transportation systems.
- The team of civil engineers worked together to come up with a sustainable solution for the city's aging infrastructure.