Prepares reimbursable utility agreements, highway and construction easements, job special provisions, and engineering specifications; reviews and approves utility plan of adjustment and subcontract work; verifies design and construction cost estimates meet state and federal auditing guidelines; negotiates and approves Commission obligation percentage on reimbursable adjustments; approves final utility invoices for payment. The district utilities engineer is responsible for negotiating and preparing agreements with utility companies and municipalities in the relocation of utility structures or facilities for existing or planned highways, and for coordinating the relocation of the structures/facilities.