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
civil drafter
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
civil engineering
use CADD software
use manual draughting techniques
create technical plans
engineering principles
engineering processes
manual draughting techniques
mathematics
use technical drawing software
technical drawings
CAD software
read engineering drawings
use CAD software
design drawings
Optional & specialised skills
operate surveying instruments
topography
cartography
advise architects
apply digital mapping
mechanics
create architectural sketches
design principles
communicate with construction crews
aesthetics
estimate cost of building materials
create cadastral maps
architecture regulations
conduct land surveys
design transportation systems
draw blueprints
construction methods
zoning codes
use geographic information systems
draft design specifications
make architectural mock-ups
liaise with engineers
building codes
3D modelling
render 3D images
Other matches: electromechanical drafter · civil registrar · legislative drafter · architectural drafter · automotive engineering 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.