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
electrical drafter
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create technical plans
electrical equipment components
mathematics
customise drafts
technical drawings
liaise with engineers
design prototypes
electrical engineering
electrical wiring diagrams
manual draughting techniques
design drawings
electricity principles
electrical equipment regulations
ensure material compliance
use CAD software
electricity
abide by regulations on banned materials
use technical drawing software
model electrical system
design electrical systems
CAD software
process customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006
interpret electrical diagrams
draw blueprints
Optional & specialised skills
engineering principles
manufacturing processes
apply technical communication skills
train employees
CAE software
prepare assembly drawings
plan manufacturing processes
communicate with customers
electromechanics
design electromechanical systems
provide technical documentation
use manual draughting techniques
draft bill of materials
keep records of work progress
review drafts
develop assembly instructions
create a product's virtual model
Other matches: electromechanical drafter · legislative drafter · architectural drafter · automotive engineering drafter · marine engineering drafter
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.