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
electricity distribution worker
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
install power lines
electrical discharge
transmission towers
work ergonomically
repair overhead power lines
wear appropriate protective gear
electricity
inspect underground power cables
repair underground power cables
inspect overhead power lines
electric current
electrical power safety regulations
Optional & specialised skills
inspect construction supplies
transport construction supplies
advise on safety improvements
maintain electrical equipment
calculate needs for construction supplies
enforce safety procedures when working at heights
ensure safety in electrical power operations
assess areas for power line installation
respond to electrical power contingencies
electricity consumption
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
follow safety procedures when working at heights
test procedures in electricity transmission
read electricity meter
power engineering
Other matches: electrical transmission system operator · power production plant operator · overhead line worker · cable jointer · power plant control room 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.