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
renewable energy engineer
ESCO occupation · 31 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
carry out energy management of facilities
design wind turbines
ensure compliance with safety legislation
provide information on solar panels
manage engineering project
use CAD software
use technical drawing software
technical drawings
approve engineering design
inform on government funding
research locations for wind farms
renewable energy technologies
perform scientific research
promote sustainable energy
fluid mechanics
adapt energy distribution schedules
environmental engineering
engineering processes
civil engineering
solar energy
electrical engineering
adjust engineering designs
provide information on wind turbines
power engineering
make electrical calculations
provide information on geothermal heat pumps
mechanical engineering
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
industrial heating systems
use thermal management
perform project management
Optional & specialised skills
inspect facility sites
analyse energy consumption
identify energy needs
create AutoCAD drawings
oversee quality control
develop material testing procedures
use software tools for site modelling
report test findings
energy market
troubleshoot
power electronics
coordinate electricity generation
engineering principles
examine engineering principles
assess project resource needs
electric generators
energy performance of buildings
manage contracts
inspect wind turbines
electrical power safety regulations
maintain photovoltaic systems
prepare technical reports
Other matches: energy engineer · renewable energy sales representative · energy systems engineer · renewable energy consultant · energy trader
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.