Heavy Transport & Rail Specialist

Hitachi; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking a Heavy Transport & Rail Specialist to coordinate the safe movement of oversized equipment from proposal through final delivery. You will lead rail and road shipments, work with providers, and ensure compliance with regulations to support critical energy infrastructure.

This role requires strong planning, stakeholder management, and a track record in multimodal logistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in heavy haul trucking, rail, or multimodal logistics.
• Experience coordinating oversized freight and rail/carrier relationships.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and rigging lift plans.
• Knowledge of DOT permits and US/Canada/Mexico trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversized rail and heavy-haul projects from proposal to delivery.
• Manage door-to-door rail and road shipments with providers.
• Review proposals, drawings, routing studies, and method statements.
• Coordinate with factory teams to align with schedules.
• Plan and track shipments using transportation management systems.
• Support international transportation with trade compliance and docs.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Project management

International transportation

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

MS Project

TMS

Job description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0148880

Date Posted:

2026-10-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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