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
electrical transmission system operator
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage electricity transmission system
electricity market
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
adapt energy distribution schedules
ensure safety in electrical power operations
transmission towers
coordinate electricity generation
respond to electrical power contingencies
test procedures in electricity transmission
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
electrical power safety regulations
electric current
electricity
Optional & specialised skills
read electricity meter
assess areas for power line installation
electrical discharge
advise on safety improvements
electricity consumption
supervise electricity distribution operations
develop electricity distribution schedule
inspect underground power cables
perform minor repairs to equipment
wear appropriate protective gear
monitor automated machines
resolve equipment malfunctions
analyse energy market trends
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
inspect overhead power lines
ensure equipment maintenance
Other matches: electrical power distributor · gas transmission system operator · electrical engineer · gas processing plant operator · spark erosion machine operator
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.