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
installation engineer
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
construction methods
perform risk analysis
follow health and safety procedures in construction
perform scientific research
perform project management
construction product regulation
cost management
work in a construction team
project management
oversee construction project
troubleshoot
engineering processes
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
quality standards
construction industry
record test data
engineering principles
project management principles
Optional & specialised skills
react to events in time-critical environments
assess project resource needs
report test findings
domestic heating systems
use safety equipment in construction
ventilation systems
conduct performance tests
communication
components of air conditioning systems
supervise staff
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
industrial heating systems
CAD software
continuous improvement philosophies
technical drawings
design process
use CAD software
manage budgets
provide improvement strategies
use technical drawing software
manage health and safety standards
use a computer
Other matches: lift installation supervisor · water engineering technician · mechanical engineer · electrical engineering technician · synthetic materials 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.