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
substation engineer
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect facility sites
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
mechanical engineering
electricity consumption
ensure compliance with safety legislation
perform project management
design electric power systems
create AutoCAD drawings
electrical engineering
technical drawings
perform scientific research
approve engineering design
engineering processes
operate electronic measuring instruments
electric current
electrical power safety regulations
adjust engineering designs
electrical discharge
mechanics
use technical drawing software
engineering principles
make electrical calculations
electricity principles
ensure safety in electrical power operations
manage engineering project
Optional & specialised skills
assess financial viability
develop electricity distribution schedule
manage electricity transmission system
transmission towers
inspect overhead power lines
electricity market
test procedures in electricity transmission
electric generators
CAD software
supervise electricity distribution operations
monitor electric generators
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
manage workflow processes
maintain electrical equipment
respond to electrical power contingencies
adjust voltage
wear appropriate protective gear
inspect underground power cables
install circuit breakers
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
Other matches: instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer · calculation engineer · research engineer
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.