highwayengineer
nounUK /ˈhaɪweɪ ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪə/
US /ˈhaɪweɪ ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪr/
A person who plans and builds big roads.
The highway engineer designed a new bridge over the river.
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2. A specialist who studies how roads handle traffic flow.
The highway engineer studied rush-hour traffic to improve the junction.
3. A person who checks that roads are safe and in good repair.
The highway engineer inspected the road after the storm.
4. A worker who helps decide where new roads should go.
The highway engineer suggested a route that avoids the town center.