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
solar energy engineer
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create AutoCAD drawings
approve engineering design
manage engineering project
examine engineering principles
types of photovoltaic panels
conduct engineering site audits
perform scientific research
engineering principles
design solar energy systems
use technical drawing software
technical drawings
provide information on solar panels
electrical engineering
maintain concentrated solar power systems
energy market
adjust voltage
energy
promote sustainable energy
maintain solar energy systems
power engineering
use thermal analysis
thermodynamics
engineering processes
solar energy
adjust engineering designs
Optional & specialised skills
troubleshoot
fluid mechanics
renewable energy technologies
quality standards
wear appropriate protective gear
run simulations
electricity market
draw blueprints
maintain photovoltaic systems
calculate solar panel orientation
design thermal equipment
industrial heating systems
assess financial viability
test procedures in electricity transmission
use CAD software
inspect facility sites
perform project management
read engineering drawings
Other matches: energy engineer · solar energy sales consultant · solar energy technician · solar power plant operator · wind energy engineer
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.