AI Research Engineer for Design & Construction Automation

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is seeking an AI Development & Innovation specialist to lead AI adoption in design and construction management. The role focuses on applying LLMs, AI agents and automation tools to improve engineering processes and project outcomes.

You will monitor AI advances, coordinate with BCA/LTA and develop dashboards, models and reports to support progress tracking and design optimization across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s is advantageous.
• Experience in developing or implementing AI applications with LLMs, AI agents or automation tools.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and dashboard development.
• Experience with 3D modelling or related engineering software is a plus.
• Ability to understand engineering and construction documents and reports.
• Strong research, analysis and report-writing skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to management and non-technical stakeholders.
• Independent, multi-project work style with strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply AI technologies, including LLMs, AI agents and automation tools, for design and construction management.
• Monitor AI developments and identify tools and applications to improve processes.
• Support AI adoption in line with government initiatives and AI use cases for built environment.
• Conduct research and prepare proposals, reports and presentations on AI in design and construction management.
• Support PA team in engineering research, design and project management activities.
• Participate in design meetings for tender prep, design development and optimisation.
• Coordinate with authorities (e.g., BCA, LTA) on research and tech matters.
• Develop automated dashboards to analyse project daily reports and track progress.
• Analyze TBM sensor data with AI to monitor performance and detect anomalies.
• Explore AI solutions to convert sketches and records into 3D models, sequences and plans.
• Apply AI tools to support claim preparation and linking items to documents.
• Develop and use AI agents to automate research and reporting tasks.
• Analyse completed projects to identify lessons learned and training topics.

Skills

AI development

Python programming

3D modelling

Research & analysis

Technical communication

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Technology, Innovation or related field

Job description

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is seeking an AI Development & Innovation specialist to lead AI adoption in design and construction management. The role focuses on applying LLMs, AI agents and automation tools to improve engineering processes and project outcomes.

You will monitor AI advances, coordinate with BCA/LTA and develop dashboards, models and reports to support progress tracking and design optimization across projects.