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
hydrographic surveying technician
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
bathymetry
collect mapping data
adjust surveying equipment
geomatics
surveying
hydrography
prepare surveying report
surveying methods
morphology
conduct underwater surveys
geodesy
topography
mathematics
cartography
perform surveying calculations
record survey measurements
write work-related reports
survey techniques
operate surveying instruments
document survey operations
assist hydrographic surveys
Optional & specialised skills
apply digital mapping
interpret geophysical data
process collected survey data
conduct research before survey
apply scientific methods
oceanography
analyse scientific data
develop geological databases
geography
vessel safety equipment
collect data using GPS
create thematic maps
assist scientific research
geology
create GIS reports
use geographic information systems
geographic information systems
collect geological data
use CAD software
provide information on geological characteristics
operate marine communication systems
operate marine machinery systems
write technical reports
prepare geological map sections
Other matches: surveying technician · soil surveying technician · mine surveying technician · geology technician · environmental expert
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.