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
electric power generation engineer
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform scientific research
engineering processes
use technical drawing software
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
electrical power safety regulations
engineering principles
ensure safety in electrical power operations
promote sustainable energy
adjust engineering designs
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
electric current
electric generators
electricity
renewable energy technologies
approve engineering design
shift energy demands
technical drawings
energy
electrical engineering
respond to electrical power contingencies
design electric power systems
Optional & specialised skills
monitor nuclear power plant systems
design utility equipment
develop electricity distribution schedule
electricity consumption
wear appropriate protective gear
monitor electric generators
maintain electrical equipment
supervise crew
design drawings
design principles
resolve equipment malfunctions
monitor utility equipment
analyse energy market trends
electricity market
coordinate electricity generation
inspect industrial equipment
ensure equipment maintenance
assess financial viability
CAD software
quality standards
energy market
Other matches: power plant manager · power production plant operator · power plant control room operator · electrical engineer · electrical transmission system operator
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.