công trình sư
Definition
- Noun:
- Principal Engineer / Lead Engineer: A high-level professional engineer responsible for the overall technical direction, design, and execution of major engineering projects. This role implies significant experience, leadership, and often final technical authority.
- Chief Engineer: In some organizational contexts, this title denotes the head of the engineering department or the top technical expert overseeing all engineering work.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công trình sư Nguyễn Văn A là người phê duyệt thiết kế cuối cùng. (Principal Engineer Nguyen Van A is the person who approves the final design.)
- Dự án xây dựng cầu mới được giám sát bởi một công trình sư có 20 năm kinh nghiệm. (The new bridge construction project is supervised by a chief engineer with 20 years of experience.)
- Anh ấy được thăng chức lên vị trí công trình sư chính. (He was promoted to the position of lead engineer.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "công trình sư" often appears in formal contexts related to construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, and large-scale technical projects. It is a title denoting seniority and ultimate technical responsibility.
Variants and Related Words
- Kỹ sư công trình (n): Civil Engineer. A more general term for an engineer specializing in the design and construction of public works.
- Các kỹ sư công trình đang khảo sát địa chất. (The civil engineers are surveying the geology.)
- Kỹ sư chính (n): Senior Engineer / Engineer-in-Charge. A slightly less senior title than "công trình sư," often responsible for a specific segment of a project.
- Kỹ sư trưởng (n): Chief Engineer / Head Engineer. Very similar in meaning to "công trình sư," emphasizing a leadership role.
Synonyms
- Lead Engineer
- Chief Engineer
- Principal Engineer
- Senior Project Engineer
Notes on Usage
- "Công trình sư" is a professional job title and is used formally. In everyday conversation, the more general term "kỹ sư" (engineer) is more common.
- The specific responsibilities associated with "công trình sư" can vary between companies and engineering disciplines (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical).