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
steam engineer
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
hydraulics
engineering principles
use technical drawing software
approve engineering design
design utility equipment
monitor utility equipment
engineering processes
thermodynamics
manufacturing of steam generators
technical drawings
adjust engineering designs
energy market
perform scientific research
energy
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
refrigerants
Optional & specialised skills
operate hydraulic machinery controls
CAD software
design automation components
monitor automated machines
automation technology
use testing equipment
perform maintenance on installed equipment
resolve equipment malfunctions
use personal protection equipment
electricity
operate automated process control
operate steam turbine
use CAD software
Other matches: vessel engine assembler · vessel engine tester · vessel engine inspector · steam plant operator · steam turbine operator
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.