Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Graphic designer
energy engineer
ESCO occupation · 9 essential, 147 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
energy market
perform scientific research
technical drawings
engineering principles
approve engineering design
adjust engineering designs
use technical drawing software
engineering processes
energy
Optional & specialised skills
waste and scrap products
manufacturing of steam generators
carry out energy management of facilities
maintain solar energy systems
monitor nuclear power plant systems
run simulations
perform maintenance on installed equipment
ensure safety in electrical power operations
electric generators
supervise crew
coordinate electricity generation
operate automated process control
electrical power safety regulations
develop hazardous waste management strategies
test samples for pollutants
power engineering
types of pipelines
test gas purity
advise on waste management procedures
change power distribution systems
identify customer's needs
renewable energy technologies
security requirements of goods transported via pipelines
pollution prevention
inspect facility sites
environmental engineering
use personal protection equipment
operate steam turbine
make electrical calculations
environmental legislation
supervise electricity distribution operations
calculate solar panel orientation
supervise gas distribution operations
provide information on solar panels
automation technology
test pipeline infrastructure operations
mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects
gas market
respond to electrical power contingencies
create designs for pipeline engineering
monitor waste treatment equipment
advise on environmental risk management systems
zero-energy building design
design thermal equipment
develop energy saving concepts
report test findings
manage gas transmission system
shift energy demands
ensure compliance with gas distribution schedule
transmission towers
ensure correct gas pressure
design utility equipment
electricity
conduct engineering site audits
electric current
ensure equipment maintenance
fuel distribution systems
operate hydraulic machinery controls
inspect building systems
heat transfer processes
ensure compliance with safety legislation
monitor automated machines
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
promote innovative infrastructure design
pollution legislation
manage engineering project
energy transformation
electricity consumption
manage environmental impact of operations
pipeline transport regulations;
types of wind turbines
develop non-hazardous waste management strategies
test procedures in electricity transmission
perform risk analysis
monitor electric generators
fuel gas
thermodynamics
electrical engineering
assess financial viability
electricity market
maintain electrical equipment
industrial heating systems
solar energy
inspect industrial equipment
design solar energy systems
use testing equipment
energy performance of buildings
troubleshoot
analyse energy consumption
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
report on fuel distribution incidents
wire harnesses
maintain concentrated solar power systems
wear appropriate protective gear
promote sustainable energy
use CAD software
CAD software
analyse experimental laboratory data
design automation components
manage electricity transmission system
fluid mechanics
design principles
natural gas
develop gas distribution schedule
fossil fuels
resolve equipment malfunctions
identify energy needs
document analysis results
analyse energy market trends
advise on environmental remediation
develop waste management processes
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
develop electricity distribution schedule
adapt energy distribution schedules
oversee quality control
quality standards
develop environmental remediation strategies
assess environmental impact
advise on heating systems energy efficiency
create AutoCAD drawings
examine engineering principles
hydraulics
advise on pollution prevention
design electric power systems
provide information on wind turbines
monitor utility equipment
draw blueprints
refrigerants
promote environmental awareness
gas consumption
use thermal analysis
liaise with local authorities
monitor legislation developments
mechanical engineering
types of photovoltaic panels
electrical discharge
perform project management
inspect underground power cables
maintain photovoltaic systems
design drawings
manage workflow processes
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
inspect overhead power lines
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
read engineering drawings
adjust voltage
ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures
Other matches: solar energy engineer · renewable energy engineer · wind energy engineer · energy systems engineer · substation 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.