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
substation engineer
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
engineering principles
operate electronic measuring instruments
electrical power safety regulations
electricity principles
adjust engineering designs
create AutoCAD drawings
technical drawings
mechanics
perform scientific research
design electric power systems
electric current
electricity consumption
approve engineering design
electrical discharge
ensure compliance with safety legislation
inspect facility sites
manage engineering project
perform project management
ensure safety in electrical power operations
engineering processes
make electrical calculations
use technical drawing software
electrical engineering
mechanical engineering
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Optional & specialised skills
inspect underground power cables
monitor electric generators
assess financial viability
test procedures in electricity transmission
manage workflow processes
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
CAD software
maintain electrical equipment
transmission towers
adjust voltage
supervise electricity distribution operations
electric generators
develop electricity distribution schedule
respond to electrical power contingencies
wear appropriate protective gear
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
install circuit breakers
electricity market
manage electricity transmission system
inspect overhead power lines
Other matches: instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer · calculation engineer · research 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.