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
land surveyor
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
conduct land surveys
technical drawings
civil engineering
approve engineering design
geomatics
engineering principles
mathematics
adjust engineering designs
determine boundaries
prepare surveying report
perform surveying calculations
document survey operations
engineering processes
compare survey computations
cartography
calibrate electronic instruments
operate surveying instruments
topography
perform scientific research
surveying
surveying methods
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
record survey measurements
use technical drawing software
ensure compliance with safety legislation
adjust surveying equipment
geodesy
Optional & specialised skills
collect data using GPS
use geographic information systems
create thematic maps
develop geological databases
geography
geographic information systems
prepare geological map sections
collect mapping data
study aerial photos
advise architects
create cadastral maps
interpret geophysical data
urban planning law
design scientific equipment
create GIS reports
compile GIS-data
use CAD software
value properties
advise on mining environmental issues
apply digital mapping
geology
collect geological data
process collected survey data
conduct research before survey
photogrammetry
Other matches: cadastral technician · marine surveyor · surveying technician · soil surveying technician · mine surveyor
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.