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
power distribution engineer
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect underground power cables
perform scientific research
supervise electricity distribution operations
approve engineering design
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
use technical drawing software
assess financial viability
electricity consumption
identify customer's needs
electrical engineering
engineering principles
engineering processes
electrical discharge
power engineering
ensure safety in electrical power operations
energy market
technical drawings
make electrical calculations
inspect overhead power lines
ensure compliance with safety legislation
manage electricity transmission system
energy
electrical power safety regulations
change power distribution systems
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
develop electricity distribution schedule
Optional & specialised skills
transmission towers
perform project management
maintain electrical equipment
respond to electrical power contingencies
electricity market
monitor electric generators
adjust engineering designs
design electric power systems
troubleshoot
inspect facility sites
test procedures in electricity transmission
use CAD software
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
wire harnesses
manage workflow processes
adjust voltage
Other matches: energy systems engineer · electrical engineer · power plant manager · electric power generation engineer · overhead line worker
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.