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
land surveyor
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mathematics
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
cartography
technical drawings
geodesy
adjust surveying equipment
civil engineering
adjust engineering designs
calibrate electronic instruments
surveying methods
surveying
engineering processes
document survey operations
compare survey computations
record survey measurements
determine boundaries
perform scientific research
geomatics
perform surveying calculations
topography
conduct land surveys
ensure compliance with safety legislation
operate surveying instruments
use technical drawing software
approve engineering design
prepare surveying report
engineering principles
Optional & specialised skills
process collected survey data
design scientific equipment
create cadastral maps
photogrammetry
urban planning law
prepare geological map sections
geographic information systems
conduct research before survey
compile GIS-data
use CAD software
develop geological databases
geology
collect data using GPS
advise on mining environmental issues
geography
create GIS reports
interpret geophysical data
create thematic maps
apply digital mapping
study aerial photos
collect geological data
advise architects
collect mapping data
use geographic information systems
value properties
Other matches: cadastral technician · marine surveyor · surveying technician · soil surveying technician · mine surveyor
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.