Fire Sprinkler Designer

About State Systems, Inc.

Founded in Memphis, TN, State Systems, Inc. is a total protection company providing fire protection, low voltage systems, and life-safety solutions across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. Our mission is simple: to protect life and property every day through integrity, innovation, and superior customer service.

Location:

Goodlettsville, TN (On-Site)

Division:
Fire Protection

Company:
State Systems, Inc.

Founded in Memphis, TN, State Systems, Inc. is a total protection company providing fire protection, low voltage systems, and life-safety solutions across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. Our mission is simple: to protect life and property every day through integrity, innovation, and superior customer service.

We’re seeking a detail-driven Fire Sprinkler Designer / CAD Drafter to support our growing Fire Protection division. In this role, you’ll design code-compliant fire sprinkler systems, prepare accurate project drawings, and collaborate closely with project managers to ensure every system meets NFPA standards and customer expectations. This position is ideal for a technically skilled designer who takes pride in precision and wants long-term growth in a stable, safety-driven company.

As a Fire Sprinkler Designer / CAD Drafter, you’ll play a critical role in protecting people and property by creating accurate, compliant, and efficient system designs.

• Prepare project drawings, specifications, and schematics using AutoCAD and related CAD platforms.
• Design layouts, perform field checks, create fabrication listings, material and equipment submittals, and calculations.
• Ensure all designs comply with NFPA standards and applicable Federal, State, and local codes.
• Support Fire Protection and Low Voltage projects across multiple job types.
• Coordinate with project managers to maintain scope, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Produce close-out documentation and as-built drawings.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for documentation and communication.
• Maintain accuracy, organization, and efficiency across multiple active projects.
• Perform all work in alignment with State Systems’ mission of protecting life and property.

• 1–2 years of Fire Sprinkler / Life Safety design experience (HydraCAD or SprinkCAD a plus).
• 2+ years of experience using Windows-based AutoCAD design software.
• Strong understanding of commonly used design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work seated at a desk for a standard eight-hour workday.
• Professional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Compensation:
  Based on education, experience, and credentials
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time | Monday-Friday | 8-hour shifts
• Payment Frequency:
  Biweekly
• Supplemental Pay:
  Referral Bonus

At State Systems, we reward performance and support your professional growth in a collaborative, safety-driven culture.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Company phone or allowance and logo attire
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee assistance & wellness programs
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Referral and retirement programs
• Pet insurance and other voluntary benefits

State Systems, Inc. is a privately owned total protection…