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 lines supervisor
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
keep records of work progress
check compatibility of materials
evaluate employees work
ensure equipment availability
ensure safety in electrical power operations
enforce safety procedures when working at heights
plan shifts of employees
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
inspect overhead power lines
electric current
inspect construction supplies
test procedures in electricity transmission
electrical power safety regulations
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
react to events in time-critical environments
assess areas for power line installation
use safety equipment in construction
follow health and safety procedures in construction
inspect underground power cables
supervise staff
transmission towers
advise on safety improvements
electrical discharge
Optional & specialised skills
order construction supplies
construction product regulation
repair underground power cables
recruit employees
train employees
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
provide first aid
calculate needs for construction supplies
provide technical expertise
repair overhead power lines
work ergonomically
install power lines
process incoming construction supplies
process incoming electrical supplies
liaise with quality assurance
cost management
liaise with managers
follow safety procedures when working at heights
Other matches: concrete finisher supervisor · fluid power engineer · fluid power technician · electricity distribution worker · 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.