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
power distribution engineer
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure safety in electrical power operations
approve engineering design
technical drawings
develop electricity distribution schedule
identify customer's needs
electrical power safety regulations
inspect overhead power lines
electrical discharge
engineering processes
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
energy market
inspect underground power cables
assess financial viability
power engineering
ensure compliance with safety legislation
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
use technical drawing software
engineering principles
energy
electricity consumption
change power distribution systems
electrical engineering
manage electricity transmission system
make electrical calculations
perform scientific research
supervise electricity distribution operations
Optional & specialised skills
respond to electrical power contingencies
perform project management
monitor electric generators
adjust engineering designs
wire harnesses
maintain electrical equipment
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
troubleshoot
transmission towers
manage workflow processes
design electric power systems
inspect facility sites
adjust voltage
electricity market
test procedures in electricity transmission
use CAD software
Other matches: energy systems engineer · electrical engineer · power plant manager · electric power generation engineer · overhead line worker
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.