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
power distribution engineer
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
power engineering
electrical power safety regulations
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
inspect underground power cables
technical drawings
electrical discharge
assess financial viability
electrical engineering
make electrical calculations
electricity consumption
engineering principles
ensure safety in electrical power operations
change power distribution systems
manage electricity transmission system
approve engineering design
inspect overhead power lines
energy market
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
energy
engineering processes
supervise electricity distribution operations
perform scientific research
develop electricity distribution schedule
ensure compliance with safety legislation
identify customer's needs
use technical drawing software
Optional & specialised skills
use CAD software
adjust engineering designs
wire harnesses
respond to electrical power contingencies
monitor electric generators
inspect facility sites
test procedures in electricity transmission
perform project management
maintain electrical equipment
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
electricity market
manage workflow processes
troubleshoot
transmission towers
adjust voltage
design electric power systems
Other matches: energy systems engineer · electrical engineer · power plant manager · electric power generation engineer · overhead line worker
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.