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
electricity distribution worker
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
wear appropriate protective gear
repair overhead power lines
electricity
work ergonomically
inspect overhead power lines
install power lines
transmission towers
electrical power safety regulations
electrical discharge
repair underground power cables
electric current
inspect underground power cables
Optional & specialised skills
calculate needs for construction supplies
power engineering
read electricity meter
electricity consumption
assess areas for power line installation
advise on safety improvements
enforce safety procedures when working at heights
transport construction supplies
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
respond to electrical power contingencies
maintain electrical equipment
test procedures in electricity transmission
ensure safety in electrical power operations
follow safety procedures when working at heights
inspect construction supplies
Other matches: electrical transmission system operator · power production plant operator · overhead line worker · cable jointer · power plant control room 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.