[LTA-IDE] COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST (1-YEAR TEMP CONTRACT)

LTA Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

LTA invites applications for an IDE Computational Design Technologist (1-year temporary contract) to join the Infrastructure Design & Engineering Division in Singapore. You will apply parametric design methods and AI-driven digitalisation to station design criteria, develop interfaces, document backend troubleshooting, and participate in workshops with discipline leads.

This role blends software development with design analysis, requiring strong coding skills and familiarity with rule-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Science, or Computer Science.
• Strong parametric analytical thinking and IT skills for coding and scripting.
• Ability to participate in team discussions and coordinate workshops.
• Proficiency in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript to write and test rule evaluators.
• Exposure to rule engines such as JSON Logic, DMN, or OPA/Rego.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rule-set authoring to convert criteria into machine-readable code.
• Build a context library of past station designs with known outcomes.
• Assist leader to run workshops to set goals for review and validation.
• Run structured technical sessions with discipline leads to validate interpretations.

Skills

Parametric thinking

Coding

Scripting

Team coordination

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

JSON Logic

DMN

OPA/Rego

Education

Architecture / Civil Eng

Tools

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

JSON Logic

DMN

OPA/Rego

Job description

Role

LTA-IDE Computational Design Technologist (1-YEAR TEMPORARY CONTRACT)

Scope

As part of the team members developing AI digitalisation for Infrastructure Design & Engineering Division, you will focus on Computational parametric design and Ai generative digitalisation project for LTA Station Design Criteria. In addition to software development, this project covers a broad-spectrum including design of users’ interface, back-end documentation for troubleshooting, etc.

Key Tasks

• Conduct Rule-set authoring to Convert Criteria into machine-readable code/rule-sets
• Build the context library consisting a corpus of past station designs with known outcomes
• Assist Leader to conduct series of Workshops to establish key goals for review and validations
• Run structured technical sessions with discipline leads to validate interpretations

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Knowledge in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Science, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Parametric analytical thinking skill set & IT expertise to carry out analysis, coding and script-writing to develop a platform for Ai Generative Digitalisation project.
• Participation in team discussion and coordinate workshop.
• Working proficiency in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript—able to write and test a rule evaluator, not only edit scripts.
• Exposure to rule or decision engines (JSON Logic, DMN, OPA/Rego) or to any regulated rules-as-code domain.
• As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and /or undergo further assessment.

About the Organization

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.