noun
plural -neers
[count] a person who has scientific training and who designs and builds complicated products, machines, systems, or structures :a person who specializes in a branch of engineering
a person who runs or is in charge of an engine in an airplane, a ship, etc.
b US :a person who runs a train
c Brit :a person who is trained to repair electrical or mechanical equipment
a soldier who builds roads, bridges, etc.
verb
-neers; -neered; -neering
[+ obj] to plan, build, or manage (something) by using scientific methods - usually used as (be) engineered
to produce or plan (something) especially in a clever and skillful way
technical :to change the genetic structure of (a plant or animal) - usually used as (be) engineered