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
engineering processes
civil engineering
engineering principles
read engineering drawings
CAD software
use CAD software
mathematics
create technical plans
use CADD software
design drawings
manual draughting techniques
use manual draughting techniques
technical drawings
use technical drawing software
Optional & specialised skills
operate surveying instruments
architecture regulations
cartography
aesthetics
render 3D images
draft design specifications
create cadastral maps
make architectural mock-ups
mechanics
design principles
conduct land surveys
communicate with construction crews
create architectural sketches
building codes
construction methods
zoning codes
estimate cost of building materials
apply digital mapping
draw blueprints
topography
design transportation systems
3D modelling
liaise with engineers
advise architects
use geographic information systems
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.