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
remote sensing technician
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
geodesy
study aerial photos
use geographic information systems
execute analytical mathematical calculations
photogrammetry
study radar images
surveying
geomatics
mathematics
possess visual literacy
collect data using GPS
geography
remote sensing techniques
geographic information systems
keep task records
Optional & specialised skills
develop geological databases
use CAD software
topography
assist scientific research
engineering principles
research remote sensing technologies
collect mapping data
geology
create cadastral maps
prepare geological map sections
operate remote sensing equipment
conduct research on climate processes
create thematic maps
cartography
Earth science
create GIS reports
interpret geophysical data
create strategic maps
civil engineering
compile GIS-data
geophysics
apply digital mapping
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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.