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
land surveyor
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure compliance with safety legislation
topography
perform surveying calculations
cartography
approve engineering design
geodesy
geomatics
operate surveying instruments
mathematics
compare survey computations
civil engineering
calibrate electronic instruments
engineering principles
record survey measurements
determine boundaries
conduct land surveys
document survey operations
use technical drawing software
perform scientific research
technical drawings
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
surveying methods
engineering processes
adjust surveying equipment
surveying
prepare surveying report
adjust engineering designs
Optional & specialised skills
use geographic information systems
collect geological data
collect mapping data
prepare geological map sections
create GIS reports
urban planning law
geography
interpret geophysical data
create cadastral maps
geographic information systems
geology
design scientific equipment
apply digital mapping
develop geological databases
create thematic maps
study aerial photos
process collected survey data
conduct research before survey
advise architects
use CAD software
advise on mining environmental issues
compile GIS-data
collect data using GPS
photogrammetry
value properties
Other matches: cadastral technician · marine surveyor · surveying technician · soil surveying technician · mine surveyor
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.