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
nuclear engineer
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mechanics
technical drawings
engineering principles
engineering processes
use technical drawing software
metrology
perform scientific research
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
electric generators
mechanical engineering
radioactive contamination
contamination exposure regulations
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
adjust engineering designs
perform risk analysis
thermodynamics
radiation protection
monitor nuclear power plant systems
develop radiation protection strategies
nuclear energy
civil engineering
design strategies for nuclear emergencies
approve engineering design
nuclear reprocessing
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
calculate exposure to radiation
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
ensure compliance with safety legislation
calibrate precision instrument
nuclear physics
Optional & specialised skills
maintain nuclear reactors
automation technology
resolve equipment malfunctions
design automation components
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
test safety strategies
electricity consumption
wear appropriate protective gear
electrical power safety regulations
ensure equipment cooling
monitor radiation levels
respond to nuclear emergencies
design power plant systems
Other matches: nuclear technician · nuclear reactor operator · vessel engine assembler · vessel engine tester · vessel engine 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.