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
building electrician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use safety equipment in construction
test electronic units
use measurement instruments
react to events in time-critical environments
resolve equipment malfunctions
follow health and safety procedures in construction
inspect construction supplies
work ergonomically
install electrical and electronic equipment
inspect electrical supplies
install electric switches
install electricity sockets
electrical wiring plans
use precision tools
splice cable
electricity
test procedures in electricity transmission
building systems monitoring technology
Optional & specialised skills
demonstrate products' features
install circuit breakers
electromechanics
solar panel mounting systems
troubleshoot
repair wiring
replace defect components
energy performance of buildings
automation technology
electronics
keep records of work progress
maintain electrical equipment
program firmware
answer requests for quotation
assemble electronic units
solder electronics
process incoming construction supplies
install construction profiles
order construction supplies
cut wall chases
write inspection reports
use sander
calculate needs for construction supplies
maintain electronic equipment
install lightning protection system
keep personal administration
assemble electrical components
work in a construction team
Other matches: domestic electrician · industrial electrician · rolling stock electrician · mining electrician · street lighting 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.