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
calculation engineer
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
check durability of materials
operate precision measuring equipment
create a product's virtual model
check strength of materials
make numerical calculations
record test data
check stability of materials
inspect quality of products
engineering principles
mathematics
run simulations
engineering processes
Optional & specialised skills
communication
non-destructive testing
analyse test data
project management
CAD software
materials science
use non-destructive testing equipment
write technical reports
manage product testing
manage engineering project
quality standards
think analytically
perform laboratory tests
develop test procedures
production processes
use CAD software
Other matches: civil engineering technician · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer · leather goods industrial 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.