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
street lighting electrician
ESCO occupation · 9 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
repair underground power cables
wear appropriate protective gear
install power lines
transmission towers
inspect underground power cables
work ergonomically
electrical power safety regulations
electric current
electrical discharge
Optional & specialised skills
advise on safety improvements
respond to electrical power contingencies
handle veterinary emergencies
inspect construction supplies
repair overhead power lines
assess areas for power line installation
maintain electrical equipment
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
read electricity meter
ensure safety in electrical power operations
test procedures in electricity transmission
inspect overhead power lines
electricity consumption
follow safety procedures when working at heights
power engineering
calculate needs for construction supplies
Other matches: domestic electrician · industrial electrician · rolling stock electrician · street artist · mining electrician
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.