The Waterways and Concrete Dams Group at the Bureau of Reclamation's Techni
cal Service Center in Denver performs design and analysis of hydraulic stru
ctures mainly associated with dams. Newly graduated civil engineers coming
into the group are given a series of tasks and assignments that help in the
ir transition from the academic to the work environment. These include exam
ple exercises, assignment details to other groups in the organization, and
on-the-job experience.