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
street lighting electrician
ESCO occupation · 9 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work ergonomically
wear appropriate protective gear
electric current
inspect underground power cables
repair underground power cables
install power lines
electrical discharge
transmission towers
electrical power safety regulations
Optional & specialised skills
follow safety procedures when working at heights
electricity consumption
power engineering
handle veterinary emergencies
calculate needs for construction supplies
read electricity meter
inspect construction supplies
inspect overhead power lines
test procedures in electricity transmission
advise on safety improvements
assess areas for power line installation
maintain electrical equipment
ensure safety in electrical power operations
repair overhead power lines
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
respond to electrical power contingencies
Other matches: domestic electrician · industrial electrician · rolling stock electrician · street artist · mining electrician
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.