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 lines supervisor
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
inspect underground power cables
keep records of work progress
check compatibility of materials
use safety equipment in construction
electrical discharge
test procedures in electricity transmission
follow health and safety procedures in construction
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
supervise staff
ensure equipment availability
inspect overhead power lines
plan shifts of employees
ensure safety in electrical power operations
transmission towers
electrical power safety regulations
enforce safety procedures when working at heights
react to events in time-critical environments
inspect construction supplies
evaluate employees work
advise on safety improvements
electric current
assess areas for power line installation
Optional & specialised skills
cost management
process incoming construction supplies
provide technical expertise
liaise with managers
follow safety procedures when working at heights
recruit employees
repair underground power cables
construction product regulation
calculate needs for construction supplies
repair overhead power lines
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
process incoming electrical supplies
order construction supplies
work ergonomically
provide first aid
liaise with quality assurance
install power lines
train employees
Other matches: concrete finisher supervisor · fluid power engineer · fluid power technician · electricity distribution worker · 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.