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
calculation engineer
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
check stability of materials
create a product's virtual model
engineering processes
check durability of materials
record test data
engineering principles
run simulations
operate precision measuring equipment
make numerical calculations
check strength of materials
inspect quality of products
mathematics
Optional & specialised skills
production processes
manage product testing
materials science
quality standards
communication
perform laboratory tests
develop test procedures
project management
non-destructive testing
use CAD software
think analytically
write technical reports
manage engineering project
CAD software
use non-destructive testing equipment
analyse test data
Other matches: civil engineering technician · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer · leather goods industrial engineer
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.