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MSc Daniel Leon
Senior Director, Energy Resources, Electric Power Engineers, USA
About Me
With over 31 years of experience, Daniel Leon has demonstrated expertise in performance, leadership, and management of power system studies for planning and operation of bulk electric systems, applying state-of-the-art methodologies and software tools. He has conducted advanced studies on large power systems, covering topics such as transient security assessment, static and dynamic reductions, analysis of low-frequency oscillations, and long-term dynamic simulations, among others. Since 2012, Daniel has held management and leadership roles, contributing to business development and sales for engineering consulting services and specialized software for power system analysis. Passionate about supporting the energy transition, he collaborates with renewable energy developers and assists organizations in achieving decarbonization goals. Prior to his consulting career in Canada and the US, Daniel spent 15 years at CFE, the government utility of Mexico. Additionally, he has taught training courses to engineers across the Americas and has a track record of publications and presentations at international engineering meetings.
Professional experience
Professional experience
- 2024 – Present Electric Power Engineers, LLC, Austin, TX Senior Director, Interconnection Services
- 2022 – 2024 PSC Power Systems Consultants, Inc., Vancouver, BC General Manager
- 2016 – 2021 Siemens Canada Limited, Vancouver, BC Head of Power System Consulting
- 2013 – 2016 Siemens Canada Limited, Vancouver, BC Senior Manager, Network Consulting
- 2012 – 2013 Siemens Canada Limited, Vancouver, BC Principal Engineer, Network Consulting
- 2008 – 2012 Powertech Labs, Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada Senior Engineer, Power System Studies
- 2000 – 2007 Federal Commission of Electricity (CFE), Mexico, D.F. Department Head, Unit of Specialized Engineering
- 1993 – 2000 Federal Commission of Electricity (CFE), Mexico, D.F. Power System Studies Engineer, Unit of Specialized Engineering