1. A professional who designs, builds, or improves engines, machines, structures, or systems
The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.
O engenheiro projetou uma nova ponte sobre o rio.
2. A person who operates or is in charge of an engine or technical equipment
The train engineer carefully controlled the locomotive.
O maquinista controlou cuidadosamente a locomotiva.
3. To plan and carry out skillfully; to orchestrate or contrive
She engineered a successful merger between the two companies.
Ela orquestrou uma fusão bem-sucedida entre as duas empresas.