Technical Infrastructure – Electrical Engineering & IT (m/f/d)

documenta und Museum Fridericianum gGmbH; Kassel; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH in Kassel seeks a dedicated Technical Infrastructure – Electrical Engineering & IT professional (m/f/d) to cover a parental leave replacement. Based in Kassel, you will coordinate electrical work for exhibitions, events, and projects and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires completed training in electrical engineering with a Master Electrician qualification or equivalent, knowledge of DGUV and VDE standards, and experience

Qualifications

• Completed training in electrical engineering with Master Electrician qualification (m/f/d) or comparable
• In-depth knowledge of DGUV and VDE standards and accident prevention guidelines
• Experience supervising electrical work and coordinating installations

Responsibilities

• Organizing, coordinating, and supervising electrical work
• Assisting with planning and implementing electrical installations for exhibitions, events, and projects
• Documenting and ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards
• Serving as the point of contact for departments and external service providers

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Electrical engineering training + Master Electrician qualification

Job description

documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is a nonprofit corporation owned by the City of Kassel and the State of Hesse. It is responsible for the documenta exhibition, which takes place every five years, the Fridericianum, the documenta archive, and the documenta Halle.

As an internationally renowned exhibition of contemporary art, documenta stands for discourse, diversity, and social relevance.

As part of a parental leave replacement, we are seeking, as soon as possible, a dedicated individual for the position of Technical Building Management | IT Infrastructure (m/f/d) to support our team in the Production and Technology department.

documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is a nonprofit corporation owned by the City of Kassel and the State of Hesse. It is responsible for the documenta exhibition, which takes place every five years, the Fridericianum, the documenta archive, and the documenta Halle.

As an internationally renowned exhibition of contemporary art, documenta stands for discourse, diversity, and social relevance.

As part of a parental leave replacement, we are seeking, as soon as possible, a dedicated individual for the position of Technical Building Management | IT Infrastructure (m/f/d) to support our team in the Production and Technology department.

Für den Standort Kassel suchen wir:

Technical Infrastructure – Electrical Engineering & IT (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities:

• Organizing, coordinating, and supervising electrical work
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of electrical installations for exhibitions, events, and projects
• Documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards
• Serving as the point of contact for the various departments and external service providers

Your Profile:

• Completed training in electrical engineering with additional training to become a Master Electrician (m/f/d) or a comparable qualification
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and accident prevention guidelines, particularly those of the DGUV and VDE
• Experience as a certified electrical specialist (VEFK)
• Experience in organizing and supervising electrical work
• Ability to work independently, in a structured manner, and with a sense of responsibility
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

This is a full-time position with a fixed-term contract ending on December 31, 2027, and a 40-hour workweek. The job is based in Kassel.

We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone—regardless of gender or gender identity, ethnic origin or nationality, age, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, or social background.

We strongly encourage people with disabilities and those treated as such to apply. Since our workplaces are located in historic buildings that are not fully accessible, we will work together to find individualized solutions.