Definition of: engineer

(en′jə·nir′) noun
1. One versed in or practicing any branch of engineering.
2. One who runs or manages an engine; engine–driver.
3. A manager; inventor; plotter.
4. A member of the division of an army which constructs forts and bridges, clears and builds roads, etc. Also Obs. en′gin·er.
—v.t.
1. To put through or manage by contrivance: to engineer a scheme.
2. To plan and superintend as engineer: to engineer an aqueduct.