Steuart Turner, PE

Engineering Contractor, Expert Witness, World Traveler, Beer Brewer, and Cocktail Mixologist

About me.

Professional

I’ve worked as a Mechanical Engineer specializing in both R&D as well as mechanical design for over 10 years. My career has spanned two different industries: oil exploration and commercial conveyor belts. Additionally, I do engineering contracting work on nights and weekends, as well as serve as a professional engineering witness.

Personal

I grew up on a cattle farm in a rural town in North Louisiana, where I learned the value of hard work. As an adult, I’ve applied that work ethic to my professional career.

In my free time I enjoy traveling the world and learning new things. Recently, I’ve started learning about mixing cocktails.

Current location: New Orleans, LA

Professional Experience

Self-employed (2016 — Present)

Mechanical Engineer Contractor

As an engineering contractor, I work with a variety of customers ranging from individuals looking for prototypes to show investors to companies seeking large industrial equipment.

Engineering Expert (2022 — Present)

Engineering Expert Witness

As a professional engineering witness with over 10 years of actual mechanical design engineering experience, I provide a unique perspective into technical cases.

Intralox (2023 — Present)

Mechanical Design Engineer, Department Mentor

As a department mentor, my responsibilities include mentoring younger engineers and ensuring products that are being released meet Intralox’s quality and standards. Additionally, I work on department level initiatives that contribute to continuous improvements and successes.

Intralox (2016 — 2023 )

Mechanical Design Engineer, Team Lead

As a mechanical design engineer/team lead I was responsible for developing engineering specifications for department test equipment, developing detailed test plans, and designing custom test equipment to validate commercial conveyor belts.

Downhole Vision (2015 — 2016)

Mechanical Design Engineer

While at Downhole Vision, I worked on the complete design of multiple camera systems and their associated components. These cameras were used in both oil and gas wells, as well as geothermal wells.

Ion Geophysical (2012 — 2015)

Mechanical Engineer

While at Ion, I worked on their Calypso ocean bottom cable (OBC) system. My responsibilities included: designing corrosion protection anodes, test fixtures, manufacturing processes, and supporting global testing.