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
intelligent lighting engineer
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
distribute control signals
use personal protection equipment
manage personal professional development
understand artistic concepts
pack electronic equipment
keep up with trends
work ergonomically
prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
assess power needs
light a show
adapt to artists' creative demands
de-rig electronic equipment
set up equipment in a timely manner
work with respect for own safety
prepare personal work environment
set up light board
draw up lighting plan
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
Optional & specialised skills
maintain automated lighting equipment
rig automated lights
maintain dimmer equipment
safeguard artistic quality of performance
provide power distribution
draw up artistic production
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
maintain lighting equipment
perform first fire intervention
maintain electrical equipment
manage consumables stock
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
develop professional network
keep personal administration
manage signoff of an installed system
manage technical resources stock
promote yourself
maintain system layout for a production
advise client on technical possibilities
plot lighting states with automated lights
adapt artistic plan to location
plot lighting states
maintain control systems for automated equipment
rig lights
document your own practice
Other matches: ICT intelligent systems designer · ground lighting officer · lighting technician · mechatronics engineer · lighting director
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.