2009 Engineer of the Year

2009 Engineer of the Year - Elizabeth 'Liz' Metting, PE 02/24/2009 from ASCE

Liz Metting has over 20 years of experience in transporation and municipal engineering projects throughout Texas, including transportation planning, final design and municipal program management.  She is currently assistant director of engineering/city engineer for the city of Frisco.  Frisco has grown from a population of 33,700 in the year 2000 to over 100,000 in 2008.  The remarkable growth has generated a tremendous need for expanding the infrastructure to serve residents and businesses in Frisco.  Planning, designing, constructing and inspecting this infrastructure in an ongoing daily challenge for the staff employed by the City.  Liz and her team oversee a Capital Project Program with $200 million in projects under construction and design.  Her team also reviews all private development plans for compliance with City standards.

Liz and her husband Mark have continually served as volunteers for a number of organizations.  Lia has volunteered with MATHCOUNTS, Preston Trail TSPE, Dallas ASCE, Texas Section ASCE, City of Plano, HOA and school PTAs.  She also has enjoyed serving as a volunteer for Girl Scouts and has been recognized as Outstanding Leader, Green Angel and Outstanding Volunteer.  She prices relationships built with both girls and adults as Troop Leader and as a Raccoon Hollow Day Camp Assistant Director.