About Hixson

Established in 1948 as a structural engineering firm, today Hixson is a full-service architecture and engineering firm offering 20 integrated design and technical disciplines in-house. Consistently recognized as a top design firm in the United States, Hixson has established long-standing relationships with many of the world’s most well-recognized brands. We specialize in the design of complex food and beverage, workplace, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, and laboratory projects.

At Hixson, we are a Management by Values firm. This means that every decision we make is guided by our strategic vision of being a great place to work. To achieve this, we focus on three core values: to be an employer of choice, to achieve impenetrable client loyalty, and to contribute creatively to our community.

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20 Integrated Disciplines

Hixson has 20 architectural and engineering disciplines co-located under one roof, helping deliver comprehensive design solutions, and ultimately leading to successful business outcomes for our clients. Our in-house disciplines include:

Building & Site Design

Architecture
Interior Design
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering

Building Systems Engineering

Electrical
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire Protection
Refrigeration
Industrial Wastewater
Environmental, Health & Safety

Project Control

Project Management
Cost Estimating
Construction Administration
Capital Project Management

Process Engineering

Process
Manufacturing
Automation/Controls
Process Layout
Process Utilities

Geographic Reach

With professional licensure across North America, Hixson is well-positioned to meet your needs, no matter where your project is located. This allows Hixson to provide a consistent approach to projects across a broad geography.

Recent Hixson News

Hixson Welcomes Kathy Marthi

Hixson is pleased to welcome Kathy Marthi to our firm! As an Engineer in our Electrical department, Kathy will prepare drawings and specifications for lighting and lighting control systems, and low and medium voltage power distribution systems, as well as develop control systems for mechanical and refrigeration systems. Kathy, a resident of Mason, Ohio, holds […]

Another Successful Hixson Golf Outing

This past Saturday, ten foursomes comprised of Hixson associates (along with some family members or friends) attempted their best Rory McIlroy impressions during the Annual Hixson Golf Outing! Held at the Vineyard Golf Course, considered to be one of Cincinnati’s most challenging courses, the 18-hole event took place under temperate conditions for the notoriously rainy […]

Hixson Welcomes Jacob Miller!

Hixson is pleased to welcome Jacob Miller to our firm as a Project Manager in Hixson’s Process Engineering department. In this role, Jacob will lead teams consisting of representatives from the client, Hixson, contractors, vendors, and others, to effective project completion. This includes development of project delivery strategies, coordination of Hixson disciplines, and facilitating effective […]

Community Service at Hixson

At Hixson, community service is one of our core values: We routinely commit our time, treasure and talent to support organizations and efforts that help the communities in which we work and live. We invite you to explore our recent activities, discover more about our community partners, and dive into a few of the key […]

Spring Into A New Job!

Spring is a time of renewal, making it a great time to rejuvenate your career by joining us here at Hixson! We have openings for all levels of experience in areas such as Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Structural Engineering, and others. Learn more and apply today!

A Visit with Easterseals Redwood

Recently, Hixson associates were given the opportunity to visit the newly renovated and expanded Easterseals Redwood headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio! Hixson provided pro bono architecture and engineering services for the reinvention of the Easterseals campus. Associates were able to walk through and see the results of their efforts while learning more about Easterseals Redwood and […]

Department Spotlight – Architecture

The Hixson Architecture department is where big ideas begin! The experienced design professionals in the Architecture department play a key role in the project lifecycle: Their work involves everything from building design, including code review and compliance, floor plan layouts, and coordination with engineering disciplines, to sustainability, health and wellness. Want some examples of their […]

Explore Hixson’s Food & Beverage Capabilities

As you may have noticed, our website has a fresh new look, and we hope you’ve had the chance to check out all the good things we offer here at Hixson! If you haven’t yet, a great place to start is with our Food & Beverage section! There, you’ll learn about our expertise in various […]

Revealing the Top Three Posts from March 2025

The windy month of March is over, and it’s possible some of our news may have blown right past you! If so, you may have missed some of the interesting things we’ve had going on at Hixson. A great place to start catching up is, of course, with the top three blog posts from the […]

Don’t Forget: Meet with Hixson in Booth 809 at CheeseCon 2025!

CheeseCon 2025 takes place next week! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with the Hixson team at our booth, #809. (Prefer to set up a private meeting instead? Contact us today!) While you’re waiting for the show to start, make sure to check out Hixson’s capabilities for the Dairy market, learn more about our services, […]

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