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
substation engineer
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
approve engineering design
create AutoCAD drawings
design electric power systems
ensure safety in electrical power operations
make electrical calculations
electrical engineering
perform scientific research
electricity consumption
electrical discharge
electricity principles
adjust engineering designs
mechanical engineering
use technical drawing software
electric current
engineering processes
ensure compliance with safety legislation
mechanics
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
perform project management
manage engineering project
electrical power safety regulations
engineering principles
technical drawings
operate electronic measuring instruments
inspect facility sites
Optional & specialised skills
CAD software
monitor electric generators
assess financial viability
test procedures in electricity transmission
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
develop electricity distribution schedule
adjust voltage
electric generators
maintain electrical equipment
wear appropriate protective gear
install circuit breakers
respond to electrical power contingencies
inspect overhead power lines
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
manage electricity transmission system
supervise electricity distribution operations
manage workflow processes
electricity market
transmission towers
inspect underground power cables
Other matches: instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer · calculation engineer · research 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.