The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Engineer \En`gi*neer"\, n. [OE. enginer: cf. OF. engignier, F.
   ing['e]nieur. See Engine, n.]
   1. A person skilled in the principles and practice of any
      branch of engineering; as, a civil engineer; an electronic
      engineer; a chemical engineer. See under Engineering, n.
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   2. One who manages as engine, particularly a steam engine; an
      engine driver.
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   3. One who carries through an enterprise by skillful or
      artful contrivance; an efficient manager. [Colloq.]
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   Civil engineer, a person skilled in the science of civil
      engineering.

   Military engineer, one who executes engineering works of a
      military nature. See under Engineering.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

civil engineer
    n 1: an engineer trained to design and construct and maintain
         public works (roads or bridges or harbors etc.)