civil engineer
nounUK /ˈsɪv.əl ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪər/
US /ˈsɪv.əl ˌen.dʒəˈnɪr/
A civil engineer is a person who plans and builds things like roads, bridges, and buildings.
The civil engineer designed a strong bridge so cars can cross the river safely.
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2. A professional who designs and supervises large public projects such as dams and tunnels.
The city hired a civil engineer to plan the new subway tunnel.
3. Someone who studies how to make structures safe and strong.
She became a civil engineer because she loved math and building things.
4. A person who helps keep water, roads, and other public systems working well.
The civil engineer checked the pipes to make sure clean water reaches every home.