The branch of engineering concerned with the design and construction of such public works as dams or bridges WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Wikipedia

Engineering discipline specializing in design, construction and maintenance of the built environment Wikidata

The planning, design, construction, and maintenance of fixed structures and ground facilities for industry, transportation, use and control of water or occupancy. OmegaWiki

The technical design and construction of public works (buildings, roads, bridges, harbors, public greens ...) and/or technically equivalent private (usually corporate) ones. Wiktionary

Technical design and construction of public works and/or equivalent private ones. Wiktionary (translation)