The integration of metaheuristics with machine learning methodologies presents significant advantages, particularly in optimization and computational intelligence. This amalgamation leverages the global search capabilities of metaheuristics alongside the pattern recognition and predictive prowess of machine learning, facilitating enhanced convergence rates and solution quality in complex problem spaces. The Quantum Long Short-Term Memory (QLSTM) emerges as a highly efficient deep learning model tailored to tackle such intricate engineering problems. The QLSTM's architecture, comprising data encoding, variational, and quantum measurement layers, facilitates the effective encoding and processing of civil engineering data, leading to heightened prediction accuracy. However, the task of determining optimal values for QLSTM parameters presents challenges due to its NP-problem nature and time-consuming characteristics. To address this, we propose an alternative technique to optimize the QLSTM based on a modified Electric Eel Foraging Optimization (MEEFO). The MEEFO is a modified version of the original EEFO that applies triangular mutation operators to boost the search capability of the traditional EEFO. Thus, the MEEFO optimizes the QLSTM and boosts its prediction performance. To validate the efficacy of our proposed method, we conduct comprehensive experiments utilizing five real-world engineering datasets related to construction and structure engineering. The evaluation outcomes unequivocally demonstrate that the MMEFO significantly enhances the performance of the QLSTM.