[LTA-TRO] EXECUTIVE/ ENGINEER, INNOVATION & ANALYTICS

Land Transport Authority (LTA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore seeks a dynamic professional to transform traffic operations and road assets management through data-driven solutions and innovative technologies.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate analytics needs into dashboards and actionable insights, manage data-driven projects, and stay ahead of smart technologies, big data and GIS applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a technical field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or GIS.
• Proficient with Python and SQL for data processing and analysis.
• Experience using GIS tools and data visualization software to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Drive data-driven improvements for traffic operations and road assets management.
• Create dashboards and insights from GIS data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate ops needs into analytics and actionable strategies.
• Keep abreast of smart technologies, big data, and related visualization best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

GIS tools

PowerBI

Data visualization

Problem solving

Organization

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

What the role is

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team to transform traffic operations and road assets management through data-driven solutions and innovative technologies. This role combines analytical expertise and ops-tech integration skills to enhance the reliability, performance and sustainability of our road network.

What you will be working on

• You will have the opportunity to drive meaningful change through integrating advanced data analytics and geo-spatial insights into operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their concept of operations, data analytics needs, and translate complex data into user-friendly dashboards, compelling insights and actionable strategies that reshape how we manage our road assets and traffic.
• Manage innovation and data-driven projects which includes application research and product developments.
• Collaborate with internal divisions, external academia and industry partners to explore technologies to transform the way we work. You are required to keep abreast of advancements in smart technologies, big data and other intelligent tools to enhance traffic operations and road asset management practices.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Geographic Information Science (GIS), or other related technical fields;
• Strong programming skills, such as Python and SQL
• Experience with GIS tools (such as ArcGIS or QGIS) and data visualisation software (such as Tableau or PowerBI);
• Strong problem-solving ability;
• Organised and meticulous;
• Self-motivated, adaptable, fast learner with a strong sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment;
• Good writing, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills; and
• Experience in or good knowledge of the following will be an added advantage:
• Traffic engineering
• Data processing including geospatial analysis, statistical analysis and ‘big data’ applications
• Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning models, such as graph neural networks (GNN) or related prediction models
• Best practices in finding insights from data visualization and ability to create interactive and engaging visual representations of data