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
hydrographic surveying technician
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
topography
survey techniques
geomatics
conduct underwater surveys
surveying methods
assist hydrographic surveys
hydrography
cartography
perform surveying calculations
prepare surveying report
geodesy
write work-related reports
morphology
record survey measurements
mathematics
adjust surveying equipment
surveying
bathymetry
document survey operations
operate surveying instruments
collect mapping data
Optional & specialised skills
oceanography
collect geological data
process collected survey data
prepare geological map sections
geology
conduct research before survey
use geographic information systems
geography
assist scientific research
create GIS reports
apply digital mapping
vessel safety equipment
collect data using GPS
provide information on geological characteristics
create thematic maps
use CAD software
geographic information systems
analyse scientific data
interpret geophysical data
write technical reports
operate marine communication systems
develop geological databases
apply scientific methods
operate marine machinery systems
Other matches: soil surveying technician · surveying technician · hydrographic surveyor · mine surveying technician · geology technician
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.