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
marine engineering drafter
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
engineering principles
use technical drawing software
use CADD software
ICT software specifications
liaise with engineers
design drawings
mechanics
create technical plans
CADD software
read engineering drawings
mechanics of vessels
execute analytical mathematical calculations
technical drawings
CAE software
use computer-aided engineering systems
mathematics
engineering processes
Optional & specialised skills
use CAD software
draw blueprints
render 3D images
electromechanics
create a product's virtual model
product data management
manual draughting techniques
synthetic natural environment
material mechanics
fluid mechanics
use manual draughting techniques
stealth technology
physics
guidance, navigation and control
3D modelling
develop assembly instructions
adjust engineering designs
CAD software
archive documentation related to the work
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
Other matches: automotive engineering drafter · civil drafter · electromechanical drafter · architectural drafter · electrical drafter
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.