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

What’s Been Happening at Hixson

It’s that time once again when we recap the top blog posts from the past month! Now that the backpacks are being packed, and routines are settling in, it’s the perfect moment to catch up with what’s been happening here at Hixson. Here are the top three blog posts from August that made the grade: […]

Pedaling for a Purpose: Hixson Joins the Easterseals Honor Ride

Recently, Hixson was honored to once again serve as a sponsor for the annual Easterseals Honor Ride! In addition to our sponsorship of this annual event, which raises funds to support local veterans and their families, nearly a dozen Hixson associates cycled in support of the cause. Our continued involvement in the Easterseals Honor Ride […]

See Hixson at Pack Expo and Register for Free!

Pack Expo 2025 is just weeks away, and Hixson is excited to invite you to visit us at booth N-7432! Watch this short video featuring Nathan Arnold, Hixson’s Director of Client Development, as he shares why Pack Expo is a must-attend…and why stopping by our booth should be on your show planner! Plus, we’re offering FREE registration with Hixson’s […]

Hixson Welcomes Jeff Smith

Hixson is pleased to welcome Jeff Smith, AIA, NCARB to our firm as a Senior Project Architect in our Architecture department. Jeff, a Registered Architect with more than two decades of experience, will focus on work for Hixson’s clients in the GMP (food and beverage) sector, providing facility planning, design and layout, and leadership across […]

Spikes and Smiles: Building Bonds Beyond the Office

Three groups of Hixson associates are spending time together this summer battling for glory on the sand volleyball courts at 50 West Brewing Company! The teams, humorously named “Spikological Warfare,” “Setting Ducks,” and “Volley Llamas,” are putting it all on the line (or more accurately, the sand) in the name of having fun (and maybe […]

Hixson Sponsors Karen Wellington FUN Run

This past weekend, Hixson was proud to once again serve as a LIVING ON Sponsor of the Karen Wellington Foundation’s (KWF’s) fourth annual FUN Run 5K & Recipient Celebration! Several Hixson associates also participated in the event, which helps put FUN on the calendars of women and families living with breast cancer by sending them […]

Hixson Welcomes Agnes Kindberg

Hixson is pleased to welcome Agnes Kindberg to our firm as an Event Coordinator & Office Administrator. In this role, Agnes will support company-wide and community service events, manage catering logistics, and handle general office duties. Agnes, a resident of Symmes Township, holds an Associate degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Kodolányi János University in […]

Hixson Featured in ProFood World Facility Design E-book!

It’s here! Hixson is excited to announce that we are part of ProFood World’s latest e-book on Facility Design! In the book, Hixson’s Nathan Arnold, Max Mather, and Chris Jarc all offer their insights into the “Strategies to Solve Today’s Facility Construction Challenges.” Download the book and check it out today!

Hixson Promotes David Klenk

Hixson is pleased to announce that David Klenk has been promoted to Manager of Hixson’s Mechanical Engineering department. In this position, Dave, a Hixson shareholder, leads the team responsible for the design and engineering of mechanical utility and HVAC systems for industrial and food processing facilities. Dave, who resides in Harrison, Ohio, holds a B.S in […]

Hixson Welcomes Parker Suess

Hixson is pleased to welcome Parker Suess as a Senior Project Engineer in our Structural Engineering department. In this role, Parker will provide structural analysis, design services, and coordination with other disciplines. A resident of Cincinnati’s Hyde Park neighborhood, Parker holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. The VIQ As we […]

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