Project Engineer 4

Apex Systems; Missouri; On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

ESPP

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apex Systems in Missouri is seeking a Project Engineer 4 to provide engineering leadership for a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment. You will develop statements of work (SOW), coordinate resources, and manage changes to deliverables, costs, and schedules under minimal direction.

Responsibilities include leading project execution, defining risk mitigation, and presenting performance metrics to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years in production or systems engineering role.
• 3+ years leading teams or managing cross-functional projects.
• 4+ years experience with project management tools.
• 4+ years advanced Excel/macros and leadership presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop statements of work (SOW) to meet business/research requirements.
• Respond to SOW changes; assess impacts and negotiate modifications.
• Lead project execution to complete the work statement and track metrics.
• Plan and coordinate resources through the project lifecycle.
• Define risk mitigation and opportunity management plans.
• Monitor performance vs baseline and drive efficiency improvements.
• Provide technical, business, and integration leadership for project plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

SOW understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology/CS/Data Science

Tools

Project management tools

Excel (Advanced)

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

# Project Engineer 4Apply**Job#: 3040207****Job Description:**Project Engineer 4**Location:** St Charles, Missouri (Onsite)Role OverviewThis role provides engineering leadership to a team with multiple skill areas, including internal and external resources and customers. The position involves developing statements of work (SOW) for research and development, as well as for ongoing and new business requirements. The work is performed under minimal direction.Key Responsibilities* Develop statements of work (SOW) to meet business and research requirements, and work with management and customers to obtain approval.* Respond to changes in the SOW, assess impacts, and negotiate proposed modifications to deliverables, resources, costs, and schedules.* Lead project execution to complete the work statement and identify performance metrics.* Plan, identify, and coordinate necessary resources throughout the project lifecycle.* Define plans for risk mitigation and opportunity management.* Compare actual results to the baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiency, and productivity.* Provide technical, business, and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.Required Qualifications**Education:** A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry is required.**Experience:** This position requires 4+ years of related work experience, including experience in a production or systems engineering role. It also requires 3+ years of experience leading teams or managing cross-functional projects.**Technical Skills:** Candidates must have 4+ years of experience with project management tools, 4+ years of advanced Microsoft suite skills including macro development and advanced Excel formulas, 4+ years developing presentations for leadership, and knowledge of TABLEAU or PowerBI.Preferred Qualifications* 10 or more years of related work experience.* Project Management Certification (PMP).* Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) certification.* Experience in a manufacturing engineering role.* Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).* Experience with Microsoft Project or Planner.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** St Charles, MO, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 13, 2026**Pay Range:** $60 - $65 per hour