Career Profile

Courtney Harnum

Capital Budget Lead
Newfoundland Power
Courtney Harnum headshot
Courtney Harnum headshot
Sector
Engineering
Location Born
NL
Location Now
NL
Education Pathway
University
Readability
8.8
School Subject
Math,  Physics,  Technology & Engineering

I am responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of Newfoundland Power's annual capital budget application.
About me
How I affect peoples’ lives
What I do at work
Outside of work I
My career path is
My advice to others
I am motivated by

About me

I was born/grew up in: I was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and grew up in St. John's, Newfoundland

I now live in: Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador

I completed my training/education at: Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), Memorial University of Newfoundland

What I do at work

I use engineering knowledge to present and justify the engineering projects our company will complete each year. These projects are part of our annual capital budget. I work with a small team. However, since I present projects across the company in our capital budget, I get to work with every group in the company.

I use engineering judgement to assess and determine when projects should occur. I base my decisions on condition assessments and consultant’s reports. Even though I am more involved in the business side of the company, my engineering knowledge helps me solve problems in my job.

My career path is

I had planned to study astronomy and physics when I was in high school. However, I decided to switch to engineering when I was in my graduating year of high school. I had no idea what an engineer did or was when I first started university. I was fortunate that I got to explore electrical engineering early in my university degree. I completed my very first work term with Newfoundland Power. My career has taken me to British Columbia and Labrador. I explored the world of underwater robotics research as well as the oil and gas industry before taking a job as planning engineer at Newfoundland Power.

I am motivated by

I enjoy working with the people in my job. Every day there is something new to be learned. There is never a dull moment at work.

How I affect peoples’ lives

The projects justified in the annual capital budget application are required to maintain a reliable electrical system in the province. This keeps the lights on in the province!

Outside of work I

I am a classically trained pianist, so I enjoy playing piano a lot. I also play soccer and enjoy hiking the East Coast Trail.

My advice to others

Participate in different STEM programs both in and out of school.

When I was a student, I enjoyed:
  • Math
  • Science
  • Music
When I was a student, I would have described myself as someone who:
  • Enjoyed doing things on my own
  • Liked helping people
  • Was motivated by success
  • Wanted to be in charge
  • Engaged in volunteer activities
  • Liked being given specific instructions
  • Liked reading
  • Felt great satisfaction in getting good grades
  • Wasn't sure what I wanted to do
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