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
design electric power systems
technical drawings
promote sustainable energy
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
renewable energy technologies
energy
engineering principles
ensure safety in electrical power operations
adjust engineering designs
approve engineering design
electric current
electricity
shift energy demands
perform scientific research
respond to electrical power contingencies
electrical power safety regulations
electrical engineering
engineering processes
electric generators
use technical drawing software
Optional & specialised skills
CAD software
electricity market
assess financial viability
design utility equipment
energy market
maintain electrical equipment
supervise crew
monitor nuclear power plant systems
ensure equipment maintenance
design principles
inspect industrial equipment
resolve equipment malfunctions
develop electricity distribution schedule
electricity consumption
wear appropriate protective gear
coordinate electricity generation
monitor utility equipment
quality standards
design drawings
analyse energy market trends
monitor electric generators
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.