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
civil drafter
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
civil engineering
engineering processes
use CAD software
create technical plans
use technical drawing software
use manual draughting techniques
use CADD software
manual draughting techniques
design drawings
read engineering drawings
technical drawings
CAD software
mathematics
engineering principles
Optional & specialised skills
apply digital mapping
mechanics
render 3D images
make architectural mock-ups
topography
building codes
operate surveying instruments
advise architects
create architectural sketches
design principles
estimate cost of building materials
draw blueprints
create cadastral maps
aesthetics
communicate with construction crews
cartography
zoning codes
design transportation systems
architecture regulations
draft design specifications
liaise with engineers
use geographic information systems
conduct land surveys
construction methods
3D modelling
Other matches: electromechanical drafter · civil registrar · legislative drafter · architectural drafter · automotive engineering 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.