Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
waste treatment engineer
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
engineering principles
perform scientific research
waste and scrap products
develop waste management processes
monitor legislation developments
develop non-hazardous waste management strategies
advise on waste management procedures
develop hazardous waste management strategies
assess environmental impact
approve engineering design
energy
maintain waste collection records
adjust engineering designs
technical drawings
engineering processes
characteristics of waste
energy market
use technical drawing software
environmental legislation
Optional & specialised skills
monitor radiation levels
instruct employees on radiation protection
decontamination techniques
assess waste type
hazardous waste types
advise on environmental remediation
develop radiation protection strategies
report test findings
use testing equipment
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
advise on pollution prevention
radioactive contamination
liaise with local authorities
test samples for pollutants
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
promote environmental awareness
pollution legislation
perform risk analysis
monitor waste treatment equipment
advise on environmental risk management systems
develop environmental remediation strategies
pollution prevention
manage environmental impact of operations
analyse experimental laboratory data
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
radiation protection
document analysis results
Other matches: wastewater engineer · liquid waste treatment plant operator · sewerage systems manager · solid waste operator · landfill supervisor
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.