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
automotive engineering drafter
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ICT software specifications
use computer-aided engineering systems
use CADD software
CAE software
mathematics
create technical plans
technical drawings
engineering processes
use manual draughting techniques
execute analytical mathematical calculations
use technical drawing software
manual draughting techniques
use CAD software
liaise with engineers
design drawings
engineering principles
read engineering drawings
Optional & specialised skills
3D modelling
defense system
guidance, navigation and control
CAD software
mechanics of motor vehicles
draw blueprints
synthetic natural environment
electromechanics
develop assembly instructions
adjust engineering designs
product data management
render 3D images
archive documentation related to the work
create a product's virtual model
material mechanics
physics
Other matches: marine engineering drafter · civil drafter · electromechanical drafter · architectural drafter · electrical drafter
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.