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 power generation engineer
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
respond to electrical power contingencies
energy
ensure safety in electrical power operations
approve engineering design
use technical drawing software
electric current
design electric power systems
renewable energy technologies
technical drawings
electric generators
shift energy demands
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
engineering processes
adjust engineering designs
electrical power safety regulations
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
perform scientific research
promote sustainable energy
electricity
electrical engineering
engineering principles
Optional & specialised skills
energy market
design drawings
quality standards
CAD software
ensure equipment maintenance
monitor utility equipment
analyse energy market trends
monitor electric generators
electricity market
supervise crew
electricity consumption
maintain electrical equipment
develop electricity distribution schedule
wear appropriate protective gear
inspect industrial equipment
coordinate electricity generation
assess financial viability
design principles
monitor nuclear power plant systems
resolve equipment malfunctions
design utility equipment
Other matches: power plant manager · power production plant operator · power plant control room operator · electrical engineer · electrical transmission system operator
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.