Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
automotive engineering drafter
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create technical plans
technical drawings
mathematics
ICT software specifications
engineering principles
use CADD software
use manual draughting techniques
use CAD software
manual draughting techniques
execute analytical mathematical calculations
design drawings
liaise with engineers
engineering processes
CAE software
read engineering drawings
use computer-aided engineering systems
use technical drawing software
Optional & specialised skills
develop assembly instructions
adjust engineering designs
archive documentation related to the work
electromechanics
synthetic natural environment
create a product's virtual model
defense system
3D modelling
draw blueprints
guidance, navigation and control
render 3D images
material mechanics
mechanics of motor vehicles
physics
CAD software
product data management
Other matches: marine engineering drafter · civil drafter · electromechanical drafter · architectural drafter · electrical drafter
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.