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
nuclear engineer
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adjust engineering designs
civil engineering
nuclear reprocessing
electric generators
radiation protection
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
ensure compliance with safety legislation
use technical drawing software
calibrate precision instrument
technical drawings
contamination exposure regulations
design strategies for nuclear emergencies
mechanical engineering
engineering processes
thermodynamics
metrology
radioactive contamination
monitor nuclear power plant systems
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
nuclear physics
engineering principles
develop radiation protection strategies
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
calculate exposure to radiation
perform scientific research
perform risk analysis
approve engineering design
nuclear energy
mechanics
Optional & specialised skills
maintain nuclear reactors
design automation components
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
ensure equipment cooling
test safety strategies
respond to nuclear emergencies
resolve equipment malfunctions
wear appropriate protective gear
automation technology
electricity consumption
monitor radiation levels
electrical power safety regulations
design power plant systems
Other matches: nuclear technician · nuclear reactor operator · vessel engine assembler · vessel engine tester · vessel engine inspector
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.