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
building electrician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow health and safety procedures in construction
react to events in time-critical environments
resolve equipment malfunctions
electrical wiring plans
test electronic units
install electrical and electronic equipment
inspect construction supplies
splice cable
inspect electrical supplies
building systems monitoring technology
electricity
work ergonomically
test procedures in electricity transmission
use safety equipment in construction
use precision tools
install electricity sockets
install electric switches
use measurement instruments
Optional & specialised skills
use sander
install circuit breakers
write inspection reports
repair wiring
maintain electronic equipment
process incoming construction supplies
automation technology
keep records of work progress
electromechanics
install lightning protection system
electronics
troubleshoot
maintain electrical equipment
program firmware
energy performance of buildings
solder electronics
cut wall chases
replace defect components
demonstrate products' features
assemble electronic units
answer requests for quotation
calculate needs for construction supplies
assemble electrical components
install construction profiles
solar panel mounting systems
keep personal administration
work in a construction team
order construction supplies
Other matches: domestic electrician · industrial electrician · rolling stock electrician · mining electrician · street lighting electrician
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.