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
marine engineering drafter
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create technical plans
ICT software specifications
engineering principles
use computer-aided engineering systems
mechanics
liaise with engineers
mathematics
execute analytical mathematical calculations
read engineering drawings
engineering processes
use technical drawing software
CAE software
use CADD software
CADD software
technical drawings
mechanics of vessels
design drawings
Optional & specialised skills
archive documentation related to the work
stealth technology
fluid mechanics
manual draughting techniques
develop assembly instructions
material mechanics
electromechanics
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
3D modelling
render 3D images
product data management
create a product's virtual model
physics
guidance, navigation and control
adjust engineering designs
CAD software
use manual draughting techniques
draw blueprints
synthetic natural environment
use CAD software
Other matches: automotive engineering drafter · civil drafter · electromechanical drafter · architectural drafter · electrical 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.