Transport & Logistics Specialist

Location:Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0129983Date Posted:2026-06-03Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityIn this role, you will take ownership of transport and logistics activities supporting large-scale power grid projects within Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. You will manage the end-to-end process—from defining requirements and setting transport budgets during tendering to executing complex global shipments during project delivery. Your work will focus heavily on heavy-lift transportation, including handling equipment weighing hundreds of tons, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery across international routes.You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, freight forwarders, and customers to coordinate logistics activities and resolve challenges that arise in dynamic project environments. By ensuring that equipment arrives on time, with the correct documentation and within budget, you contribute directly to the reliability and performance of grid infrastructure projects. Your role will also support continuous improvement initiatives, helping enhance transport quality, reduce risks, and strengthen operational efficiency across global projects. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and project execution while shaping how critical energy infrastructure is delivered worldwide.How You’ll Make an ImpactManage transport, trade, and logistics activities across projects, ensuring alignment with targets for safety, quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainabilityDevelop and implement transport and logistics strategies, including end-to-end budgeting for tenders and execution phasesOversee global transportation planning, including feasibility studies, sourcing, contracting, and supplier negotiationsCoordinate heavy-lift shipments, ensuring safe and efficient handling, lifting, and securing of large equipmentEvaluate transport routes and infrastructure, including road surveys, port capacities, storage solutions, and technical lifting plansCollaborate with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to address logistics challenges and maintain project timelinesInvestigate transport quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risks and enhance performanceEnsure compliance with local and global regulations, shipping requirements, and project-specific logistics constraintsResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.Your BackgroundCandidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.Extensive, proven experience in heavy-lift transport and shipping, including hands-on responsibility for cargos exceeding 200 tonsStrong background in transformer sourcing or equivalent heavy items, transportation, and site operationsExperience delivering large-scale, complex projects, with end-to-end involvement from tendering through execution and final deliveryDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in complex and evolving environmentsStrong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in multicultural and global business settings; fluency in English requiredSolid administrative, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work under pressure and maintain structured processesMore About UsIn this role, you will gain hands-on experience managing complex global logistics operations that directly support the delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energyA collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industryAccess to learning platforms and career development programsAttractive health and retirement benefitsPaid leave and flexible work arrangementsEqual Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesProtected 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 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.SummaryLocation: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Houston, Texas, United StatesType: Full time