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
remote sensing technician
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
possess visual literacy
geography
execute analytical mathematical calculations
geomatics
remote sensing techniques
surveying
geographic information systems
photogrammetry
study radar images
use geographic information systems
geodesy
collect data using GPS
mathematics
keep task records
study aerial photos
Optional & specialised skills
research remote sensing technologies
assist scientific research
geophysics
collect mapping data
cartography
civil engineering
create thematic maps
prepare geological map sections
topography
create cadastral maps
create GIS reports
operate remote sensing equipment
Earth science
develop geological databases
engineering principles
compile GIS-data
apply digital mapping
create strategic maps
use CAD software
interpret geophysical data
geology
conduct research on climate processes
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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.