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
transport engineer
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
technical drawings
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
urban planning
engineering principles
approve engineering design
mathematics
manage budgets
advise on use of land
perform scientific research
construction methods
carry out statistical forecasts
transportation methods
civil engineering
transportation engineering
engineering processes
ensure compliance with safety legislation
use technical drawing software
design transportation systems
adjust engineering designs
zoning codes
design principles
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Optional & specialised skills
study traffic flow
air traffic management
conduct land surveys
conduct field work
simulate transport problems
develop efficiency plans for logistics operations
execute feasibility study
green logistics
inspect construction supplies
use CAD software
use methods of logistical data analysis
multimodal transport logistics
analyse road traffic patterns
non-destructive testing
traffic engineering
monitor contractor performance
analyse transport studies
Other matches: aircraft maintenance engineer · surveying technician · transport planner · logistics engineer · gas distribution 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.