Michael Baker International Names Lisa Carbonara Vice President, Talent Acquisition

Human Resources expert to lead recruitment and onboarding of world-class talent

4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

PITTSBURGH (April 26, 2024) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Lisa Carbonara has joined the firm as Vice President, Talent Acquisition. In this role, Ms. Carbonara will lead the recruitment and onboarding efforts for Michael Baker’s world-class talent. She will spearhead all facets of Michael Baker’s talent acquisition program, including sourcing, recruiting, university relations, proactive outreach and diversity programs. Additionally, Ms. Carbonara will collaborate across all levels and functions of the organization to proactively develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies that support the firm’s business objectives and strategic goals.

“Michael Baker’s more than 80-year legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity is only possible through the contributions made by every member of our Wolf Pack through the years,” said Sara Harris, Chief Human Resources Officer at Michael Baker International. “We Make a Difference by providing our people with fulfilling careers where they attain personal and professional satisfaction and make an impact in the communities in which we live and work. I look forward to partnering with Lisa to ensure we continue to hire the best in the industry.”

Ms. Carbonara joins Michael Baker with more than 25 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and HR transformation. She most recently served as Director, Talent Acquisition at CGI, an IT and business consulting firm, where she led a global team recruiting for roles that spanned early career through senior executives. She previously spent nearly two decades with IBM leading programs in talent acquisition, talent assessment and human capital management and held various consulting and HR roles at PwC Consulting, Quantum Chemical Corporation, Deutsche Bank and Paine Webber.

Ms. Carbonara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Villanova University.

 

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services spanning five distinct Verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) and Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS). The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).

The firm’s 4,000 employees across more than 85 office locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years.

To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

 

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Contact: Julia Covelli

Email: julia.covelli@mbakerintl.com

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