civil engineer

civil engineering | American Dictionary

civil engineering
noun[ U ]
us/ˈsɪv·əl ˌen·dʒəˈnɪər·ɪŋ/
the planning and building of public roads, bridges, and buildings

civil engineer

noun[ C ]

civil engineering | Business English

civil engineering
noun[ U ]
ukus
the work of designing, building, and repairing large public structures such as roads, bridges, water systems, and airports:
In civil engineering, a major component of functionality is safety: civil structures are meant to be used by large numbers of people, with near-perfect safety.
a civil engineering business/company/firm
a career/degree in civil engineering

civil engineer

noun[ C ]
His father worked as a civil engineer, repairing lighthouses.