URA has undergone a digitalisation journey to harness urban science, geospatial and data analytics, modelling and simulation, and AI technologies in urban planning and design. Our teams, with capabilities in data policy, governance, strategy, and engineering, product strategy, business analysis, software engineering, cloud engineering, urban design technologies, data science, AI/ML, and modelling and simulation, collaborate with planners, architects, and policymakers to create insights and digital solutions for Singapore’s urban planning challenges. You will be joining the PLAN AI Team, building Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled planning system & processes. This is part of the National AI Strategy and the MND Science & Technology Plan, focusing on strengthening central support for AI, building WOG AI Capabilities, and establishing a Public Sector AI Governance Framework.
Urban Redevelopment Authority
AI Engineering Intern
Internship
Closing on 31 Oct 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
The fast-paced developments in the space of AI presents exciting opportunities to harness this technology to enhance the way URA officers work. Intern(s) will undertake some of or a mix of the following tasks:
• support development and production of AI/ML tools to enhance urban planning & design work (e.g. LLM-enabled assistants, AI image generator [model training + explore latest diffusion models] etc)
• exploration of new AI/ML techniques such as Text2SQL, RAG2SQL, multi-agent AI systems (or others) etc.
Learning Outcomes:
• Gain practical experience in developing and implementing AI/ML/LLM-enabled prototypes and solutions within Gov/URA's context.
• Cultivate problem-solving and innovative thinking skills, particularly in proposing solutions to address users' needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that meet business requirements
What we are looking for
• Internship Period: May - Aug 2026. Full-time internship preferred.
• Students pursuing Computer Science/ Information Technology with interest in AI/ML & GenAI, Smart Cities, Design & Artificial Intelligence
• Familiarity with RAG techniques. Experience with UX/UI design and design tools like Canva will be a bonus
Note: To facilitate the hiring process, please state your availability, including specific start and end date in your resume or application form.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Oct 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Urban Redevelopment Authority or the wider Public Service.
About Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.
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