Intern - Built Environment Digital Twin

Ministry of National Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,120 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of National Development in Singapore seeks a motivated professional to support the Research & Development division in driving innovation across the MND Family. You will scope BE DT and AI initiatives, coordinate use-cases, and help build a portal to track research projects and outcomes.

You will contribute to S&T capability development, assemble dashboards, and facilitate data sharing with researchers, agencies and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Interest in AI, digital innovation and smart cities.
• The candidate should possess strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, meticulous with data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across agencies.
• Technical capability to develop a portal/platform for the division.

Responsibilities

• Scope and coordinate BE DT and AI use-cases.
• Contribute to MND Family S&T capability development.
• Develop a portal to track project outcomes and KPIs.
• Coordinate with researchers, government agencies and industry partners.
• Develop a repository portal for CoT R&D programme.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Portal development

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

Tableau

SharePoint

Power Apps

Job description

What the role is:

You will support the Research & Development division in driving innovation and capability development across the MND Family. This includes: (i) scoping and coordinating impactful use-cases for a Built Environment Digital Twin (BE DT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, (ii) contributing to MND Family and implementing Science & Technology (S&T)-capability building efforts, and (iii) developing a new programme management and repository portal to track the performance, outcomes and progress of research projects under MND's flagship Cities of Tomorrow R&D Programme.

What you will be working on:

The role includes the following responsibilities but not limited to:

• Built Environment Digital Twin (BE DT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiatives:
  • Conduct desktop research and landscape scans on emerging technologies, digital twins and AI applications relevant to the built environment.
  • Identify, evaluate and collate use cases for the BE DT to address urban planning, sustainability and municipal challenges.
  • Develop a portal/platform as a repository of use cases for the BE DT.
  • Support stakeholder engagement across MND Family to facilitate data-sharing and collaboration across digital platforms and be involved in discussions to understand agencies’ requirements and needs.
• Science & Technology (S&T) Capability Development:
  • Conduct desktop research on best practices and emerging trends in MND Family’s S&T cross-cutting areas i.e. AI, Modelling & Simulation (M&S), Geographic Information System (GIS), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and Robotics & Automation (R&A).
  • Develop a portal/platform for MND Family agencies’ officers (to form a community of practice) to identify S&T functional competencies relevant to their roles, and share relevant capability building programmes, workshops and learning initiatives.
• Research Programme and Project Management:
  • Conduct desktop research and identify suitable digital tools to develop a portal with dashboards to monitor research project milestones, outcomes, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Develop a portal/platform as a repository of research projects (including project information, publications, and translation outcomes) under the CoT R&D programme.
  • Support coordination with researchers, government agencies and industry partners to track project progress and facilitate knowledge sharing.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a motivated and curious individual with an interest in AI, digital innovation, and smart cities. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills, meticulous with data, and be able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across agencies. The candidate should preferably possess the necessary technical skills to develop a portal/platform for the division.

• Appreciation of Digital Twins and AI, and experience with IT/project management systems will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Python, Tableau) would be an advantage.
• Experience with project management, knowledge management, or collaboration platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Power Apps) would be beneficial.

About Ministry of National Development

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world‑class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans.

Our Vision: An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City

MND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence.

Our Mission: Develop World-Class Infrastructure

MND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors. Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living Environment.

MND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well‑prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations.

Provide Affordable and Accessible Public Housing

MND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible.

Build Rooted and Cohesive Communities

MND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.