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
building electrician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work ergonomically
inspect electrical supplies
install electrical and electronic equipment
test procedures in electricity transmission
react to events in time-critical environments
install electricity sockets
building systems monitoring technology
test electronic units
splice cable
inspect construction supplies
install electric switches
resolve equipment malfunctions
electrical wiring plans
use precision tools
use safety equipment in construction
follow health and safety procedures in construction
use measurement instruments
electricity
Optional & specialised skills
solar panel mounting systems
program firmware
install circuit breakers
assemble electronic units
cut wall chases
keep records of work progress
maintain electronic equipment
calculate needs for construction supplies
electromechanics
write inspection reports
install construction profiles
repair wiring
replace defect components
process incoming construction supplies
assemble electrical components
energy performance of buildings
automation technology
troubleshoot
solder electronics
electronics
maintain electrical equipment
demonstrate products' features
answer requests for quotation
install lightning protection system
order construction supplies
keep personal administration
use sander
work in a construction team
Other matches: domestic electrician · industrial electrician · rolling stock electrician · mining electrician · street lighting electrician
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.