Heavy Transport & Rail Specialist

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Heavy Transport & Rail Specialist to coordinate the movement of oversized and heavy-haul equipment from proposal through final delivery at our South Boston, VA facility.

You will lead rail and road shipments, collaborate with providers and internal teams, and ensure regulatory compliance and timely delivery. The role emphasizes strategic planning, technical expertise, and partnerships with customers, suppliers, project managers, and factory operations to optimize

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Lead oversized rail and heavy-haul projects from proposal development through final delivery and installation.
• Coordinate door-to-door rail and over-the-road shipments with transportation providers and suppliers.
• Review transportation proposals, engineering drawings, routing studies, and method statements to support project execution.
• Partner with factory teams to align transportation plans with manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
• Coordinate pre-delivery activities with customers, marketing teams, and project stakeholders.
• Utilize transportation management systems to plan, track, and manage shipments effectively.
• Support international transportation activities by ensuring trade compliance and documentation requirements are met.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance shipping efficiency, service quality, and operational performance.

Skills

Heavy haul trucking

Rail transportation

Multimodal logistics

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

DOT permits

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

TMS systems

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and play a critical role in delivering some of the largest and most complex power transformer transportation projects in North America. As a Heavy Transport & Rail Specialist, you will partner with teams across our South Boston, Virginia manufacturing facility to coordinate the safe and successful movement of oversized and heavy-haul equipment from proposal through final delivery.

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and play a critical role in delivering some of the largest and most complex power transformer transportation projects in North America. As a Heavy Transport & Rail Specialist, you will partner with teams across our South Boston, Virginia manufacturing facility to coordinate the safe and successful movement of oversized and heavy-haul equipment from proposal through final delivery.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This is more than a transportation role. It is an opportunity to lead high-impact logistics projects that require strategic planning, technical expertise, and close collaboration with customers, suppliers, project managers, and factory operations teams. From managing rail and over-the-road heavy haul shipments to supporting international transportation requirements, your work will help ensure critical energy infrastructure reaches customers safely, efficiently, and on time.

If you enjoy solving complex logistical challenges, building strong partnerships, and seeing projects through from concept to completion, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career with a global leader in energy technology.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead oversized rail and heavy-haul transportation projects from proposal development through final delivery and installation.
• Manage door-to-door rail and over-the-road shipments while coordinating directly with transportation providers and suppliers.
• Review transportation proposals, engineering drawings, routing studies, and method statements to support project execution.
• Partner with factory teams to align transportation plans with manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
• Coordinate pre-delivery activities with customers, marketing teams, and project stakeholders.
• Utilize transportation management systems to plan, track, and manage shipments effectively.
• Support international transportation activities by ensuring trade compliance and documentation requirements are met.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance shipping efficiency, service quality, and operational performance.

Your Background

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in heavy haul trucking, rail transportation, multimodal logistics, including management of oversized freight, carrier relationships, permitting, route planning, and coordination with railroad stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional rail transportation, railroad clearances, DOT permits, and transportation regulations.
• Barge experience a plus
• Experience managing complex transportation projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Ability and read and understand engineering drawings, rigging lift plans and method statements
• Understanding of U.S., Canadian, and Mexican trade compliance requirements, customs processes, and Incoterms 2020.
• Strong analytical, customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SAP, advanced Excel, project management, and international transportation is considered an asset.
• Responsible for carrier quoting and bid sheets, finance reporting, utilizing TMS systems and making sure LSPs follow guidelines

More About Us

• Join a global technology leader helping to build a more sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• Grow your career with access to world-class training, professional development programs, and opportunities across our global organization.
• Be part of an inclusive culture that values safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and the contributions of every employee.

Publication date : 2026-10-27