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
steam engineer
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
thermodynamics
monitor utility equipment
approve engineering design
engineering principles
adjust engineering designs
refrigerants
energy market
design utility equipment
use technical drawing software
engineering processes
energy
technical drawings
hydraulics
manufacturing of steam generators
perform scientific research
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
Optional & specialised skills
operate automated process control
automation technology
monitor automated machines
electricity
operate hydraulic machinery controls
use personal protection equipment
use testing equipment
design automation components
CAD software
operate steam turbine
resolve equipment malfunctions
perform maintenance on installed equipment
use CAD software
Other matches: vessel engine assembler · vessel engine tester · vessel engine inspector · steam plant operator · steam turbine operator
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.