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 engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 42 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
engineering principles
keep records of work progress
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
estimate duration of work
building codes
construction industry
use safety equipment in construction
use measurement instruments
inspect construction supplies
engineering processes
technical drawings
perform field research
ensure compliance with safety legislation
use technical drawing software
follow health and safety procedures in construction
civil engineering
prioritise tasks
construction methods
Optional & specialised skills
promote environmental awareness
approve engineering design
urban planning law
electrical engineering
design buildings
conduct land surveys
define technical requirements
use CAD software
urban planning
zoning codes
oversee construction project
energy efficiency
traffic engineering
manage health and safety standards
create AutoCAD drawings
address problems critically
adjust engineering designs
work ergonomically
industrial design
manage engineering project
design principles
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
energy performance of buildings
manage budgets
materials science
maintain operational standards
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
advise on building matters
mathematics
control of expenses
renewable energy technologies
mechanical engineering
calculate needs for construction supplies
obtain relevant licenses
CAD software
assess financial viability
project management
cost management
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
design scale models
work in a construction team
advise on construction materials
Other matches: civil engineering worker · civil engineer · mining, construction and civil engineering machinery distribution manager · rental service representative in construction and civil engineering machinery · wholesale merchant in mining, construction and civil engineering machinery
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.