construction engineer
nounUK /kənˈstrʌkʃən ˌendʒɪˈnɪə/
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən ˌendʒɪˈnɪr/
A person who plans and helps build big things like roads, bridges, and buildings.
The construction engineer showed the workers how to build the bridge safely.
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2. A person who checks that a building is strong and safe.
The construction engineer checked the new school to make sure it was safe.
3. A person who plans how much time and money a building job will need.
The construction engineer made a plan so the road would be finished by summer.
4. A person who leads the team that puts up a new building.
The construction engineer told the team where to put the walls.