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
hydrographic surveying technician
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
topography
conduct underwater surveys
cartography
document survey operations
write work-related reports
collect mapping data
record survey measurements
perform surveying calculations
mathematics
surveying methods
prepare surveying report
assist hydrographic surveys
geodesy
hydrography
adjust surveying equipment
bathymetry
operate surveying instruments
survey techniques
morphology
surveying
geomatics
Optional & specialised skills
oceanography
geology
collect geological data
assist scientific research
provide information on geological characteristics
develop geological databases
process collected survey data
vessel safety equipment
prepare geological map sections
geography
use geographic information systems
geographic information systems
interpret geophysical data
write technical reports
create thematic maps
conduct research before survey
apply scientific methods
collect data using GPS
use CAD software
analyse scientific data
apply digital mapping
operate marine machinery systems
create GIS reports
operate marine communication systems
Other matches: surveying technician · soil surveying technician · mine surveying technician · geology technician · environmental expert
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.