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
marine engineering drafter
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use technical drawing software
mechanics
engineering processes
create technical plans
design drawings
ICT software specifications
use computer-aided engineering systems
read engineering drawings
execute analytical mathematical calculations
technical drawings
mechanics of vessels
engineering principles
CAE software
CADD software
use CADD software
liaise with engineers
mathematics
Optional & specialised skills
develop assembly instructions
fluid mechanics
create a product's virtual model
3D modelling
archive documentation related to the work
physics
render 3D images
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
CAD software
electromechanics
guidance, navigation and control
stealth technology
draw blueprints
product data management
use manual draughting techniques
use CAD software
adjust engineering designs
material mechanics
manual draughting techniques
synthetic natural environment
Other matches: automotive engineering drafter · civil drafter · electromechanical drafter · architectural drafter · electrical 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.