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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
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 to 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 (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
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
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 to 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 (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Transport Specialist
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in transportation or logistics. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled work experience. Confirm which category your background supports before targeting employers.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for Transport Specialist roles in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your SOC code and county before signing an offer letter to avoid a PERM denial on wage grounds.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role and location
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Transport Specialist positions. Filtering by city lets you target employers actively sponsoring in logistics hubs like Dallas, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Anticipate the PERM recruitment test timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a 30-day job posting and document that no qualified U.S. worker was available. This recruitment phase typically adds two to four months before DOL submission, so align your start date expectations with your employer accordingly.
Understand priority date backlogs before you file
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals of India and China often face multi-year priority date backlogs even after I-140 approval. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to gauge wait times for your country of birth.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Transport Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which EB category applies to Transport Specialist roles?
Most Transport Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of experience or a bachelor's degree. If your role requires an advanced degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive transportation or logistics experience, your employer may file under EB-2 instead, which can offer a shorter priority date queue depending on your country of birth.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status. The process requires your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, documenting a prevailing wage determination and a U.S. worker recruitment test, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a lottery; employment-based green cards have no lottery but do have per-country numerical limits and potentially significant priority date backlogs.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Transport Specialist jobs?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus your search on logistics carriers, freight brokerages, supply chain operations, and government contracting firms, which are among the most consistent sponsors for transportation and operations roles.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this occupation?
Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor after completing a prevailing wage determination and a mandatory recruitment test, which includes posting the position for at least 30 days and documenting that no qualified U.S. worker applied. Only after DOL certifies the PERM can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The full PERM-to-I-140 sequence typically takes several months before you can file for adjustment of status or enter consular processing.
Can I change employers while my green card is in process?
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date is preserved and can transfer to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to the same or a substantially similar occupation without restarting PERM. These are two separate rules that apply at different stages of the process.