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
surface engineer
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
technical drawings
engineering principles
production processes
corrosion types
mathematics
use technical drawing software
perform scientific research
industrial engineering
adjust engineering designs
manufacturing processes
surface engineering
execute analytical mathematical calculations
engineering processes
approve engineering design
Optional & specialised skills
physics
types of metal
analyse stress resistance of materials
semiconductors
hazardous waste types
chemistry
non-destructive testing
ferrous metal processing
develop material testing procedures
welding techniques
use non-destructive testing equipment
materials science
analyse test data
mechanical engineering
recognise signs of corrosion
material mechanics
environmental legislation
electrical engineering
soldering techniques
record test data
Other matches: mineral processing engineer · geotechnician · petroleum engineer · liquid fuel engineer · mine planning 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.