Overview
URA’s Design & Planning Lab (DPLab) is seeking a Data Engineering Intern to support the Planning Sectoral Data Hub (PSDH). This internship provides hands-on experience enhancing a large-scale government data platform, improving data pipelines, implementing automated testing, and strengthening monitoring and governance practices. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform’s reliability, accuracy, and compliance, supporting strategic urban planning decisions in Singapore.
What You’ll Get Out of This Internship
- Practical experience improving data pipelines for scalability, efficiency, and reliability
- Exposure to cloud-based platforms such as Azure Data Factory and Databricks
- Hands-on learning in automation, workflow testing, and monitoring for data platforms
- Understanding of security, compliance, and governance in a government-grade environment
- Development of problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills through stakeholder engagement
- Opportunity to contribute to a platform that informs national urban planning strategies
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and integration processes
- Implement automation and regression testing to reduce manual effort and increase system resilience
- Support platform monitoring, reporting, and dashboard improvements to provide actionable insights
- Assist in governance activities, including reviewing access controls and ensuring compliance with data policies
- Maintain documentation and manage a product backlog of platform enhancements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Familiarity with SQL, Python, and Git
- Knowledge of Azure Cloud services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks) is a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Availability for full-time internship: Jan – May 2026 (6 months) or May – Aug 2026 (3 months)
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
- Students interested in data engineering, cloud platforms, and large-scale government data platforms
- Individuals eager to gain experience in automation, monitoring, and governance of critical data systems
- Learners who enjoy problem-solving and implementing technical improvements
- Candidates looking to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to urban planning initiatives
About the Organization
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore’s national land-use planning agency. DPLab drives digital solutions for urban planning through software development, data engineering, AI/ML, and analytics. The PSDH platform provides reliable, governed data to support strategic planning across multiple sectors, enabling URA to make data-driven urban development decisions.
Internship Details
- Location: Singapore
- Duration: Jan – May 2026 (6 months) or May – Aug 2026 (3 months)
- Team: Data Engineering, Design & Planning Lab (DPLab)
- Focus Areas: Data pipelines, automation, monitoring, governance, cloud platforms
- Format: Full-time internship with hands-on technical projects and cross-functional collaboration
