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
waste treatment engineer
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
energy market
maintain waste collection records
engineering principles
approve engineering design
waste and scrap products
perform scientific research
characteristics of waste
adjust engineering designs
develop hazardous waste management strategies
environmental legislation
develop non-hazardous waste management strategies
monitor legislation developments
use technical drawing software
engineering processes
assess environmental impact
technical drawings
energy
develop waste management processes
advise on waste management procedures
Optional & specialised skills
pollution prevention
liaise with local authorities
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
pollution legislation
monitor waste treatment equipment
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
advise on environmental risk management systems
develop environmental remediation strategies
document analysis results
instruct employees on radiation protection
manage environmental impact of operations
promote environmental awareness
decontamination techniques
advise on pollution prevention
hazardous waste types
develop radiation protection strategies
radioactive contamination
test samples for pollutants
advise on environmental remediation
analyse experimental laboratory data
report test findings
use testing equipment
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
assess waste type
monitor radiation levels
perform risk analysis
radiation protection
Other matches: wastewater engineer · liquid waste treatment plant operator · sewerage systems manager · solid waste operator · landfill supervisor
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.