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
solar energy engineer
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
approve engineering design
energy market
use technical drawing software
create AutoCAD drawings
conduct engineering site audits
engineering principles
use thermal analysis
power engineering
technical drawings
maintain concentrated solar power systems
maintain solar energy systems
design solar energy systems
provide information on solar panels
types of photovoltaic panels
thermodynamics
promote sustainable energy
perform scientific research
adjust engineering designs
engineering processes
solar energy
energy
examine engineering principles
adjust voltage
electrical engineering
manage engineering project
Optional & specialised skills
fluid mechanics
inspect facility sites
troubleshoot
quality standards
test procedures in electricity transmission
renewable energy technologies
read engineering drawings
calculate solar panel orientation
perform project management
wear appropriate protective gear
run simulations
industrial heating systems
draw blueprints
use CAD software
assess financial viability
electricity market
design thermal equipment
maintain photovoltaic systems
Other matches: energy engineer · solar energy sales consultant · solar energy technician · solar power plant operator · wind energy engineer
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.