civil engineering
noun [ U ]
ukusthe 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.