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
health and safety engineer
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 45 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assessment of risks and threats
draw up risk assessment
perform scientific research
approve engineering design
safety engineering
advise on safety improvements
health and safety regulations
adjust engineering designs
engineering principles
technical drawings
engineering processes
Optional & specialised skills
determine fire risks
fire-fighting systems
conduct fire tests
evaluate industrial hygiene
monitor work site
fire protection engineering
write inspection reports
textile materials
radiation protection
fire safety regulations
install safety devices
develop material testing procedures
undertake inspections
thermodynamics
nuclear energy
design strategies for nuclear emergencies
carry out environmental audits
conduct workplace audits
apply knowledge of human behaviour
adhere to standards of national and international safety programmes
quality assurance procedures
physics
human factors regarding safety
perform laboratory tests
educate employees on occupational hazards
accept own accountability
environmental legislation
draft design specifications
conduct fire safety inspections
respond to nuclear emergencies
civil engineering
chemistry
materials science
investigate occupational injuries
instruct employees on radiation protection
advise on construction materials
design safety equipment
design principles
test safety strategies
advise architects
ergonomics
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
fire prevention procedures
follow up on safety breaches
thermohydraulics
Other matches: mine health and safety engineer · quarry engineer · water engineering technician · food production engineer · construction safety inspector
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.