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
electric meter technician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 9 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use wire hand tools
electricity principles
identify faults in utility meters
wear appropriate protective gear
electrical wiring plans
use technical documentation
install electrical and electronic equipment
electricity
electrical wire accessories
troubleshoot
install electricity meter
inspect electrical supplies
perform test run
use testing equipment
apply health and safety standards
electrical equipment regulations
measure electrical characteristics
use electrical wire tools
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: meter reader · electrical engineering technician · metrology technician · electromechanical engineering technician · automotive 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.