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
electrical drafter
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
technical drawings
design prototypes
electricity principles
interpret electrical diagrams
create technical plans
abide by regulations on banned materials
ensure material compliance
use technical drawing software
electrical equipment components
mathematics
customise drafts
design electrical systems
draw blueprints
electricity
manual draughting techniques
process customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006
model electrical system
electrical equipment regulations
electrical engineering
CAD software
design drawings
use CAD software
electrical wiring diagrams
liaise with engineers
Optional & specialised skills
communicate with customers
prepare assembly drawings
electromechanics
design electromechanical systems
engineering principles
keep records of work progress
review drafts
create a product's virtual model
apply technical communication skills
manufacturing processes
provide technical documentation
develop assembly instructions
CAE software
use manual draughting techniques
draft bill of materials
train employees
plan manufacturing processes
Other matches: electromechanical drafter · legislative drafter · architectural drafter · automotive engineering drafter · marine 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.