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

Department Spotlight: Civil Engineering

Before beautiful workplaces, or highly purposeful food and beverage, lab, or pharma & biotech facilities can be built, the expertise of Hixson’s Civil Engineering department is called into action. Responsible for all aspects of site development (site layout, grading, stormwater management, paving, site utilities, etc.), this talented team plays a critical role in laying the groundwork […]

Milo’s Tea Featured on The Today Show!

Just in case you missed it: Our client, Milo’s Tea Company, Inc. was recently featured on The Today Show on NBC! In the segment, you’ll see the amazing new facility that Hixson designed and engineered. All of us at Hixson are excited for the Milo’s team on this “sweet” recognition and are proud to have […]

Hixson Promotes Douglas Furia!

Hixson is pleased to announce that Douglas Furia has been promoted to Manager of Process Layout. In this role, Douglas oversees the team responsible for the seamless integration of all vendor and OEM equipment layouts, including coordination with other Hixson technical disciplines. Douglas, who resides in Reading, Ohio, holds a Master of Architecture from Lawrence […]

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It’s that time again…time to take a look at the top three blog posts from last month. Whether you want to revisit one of our newsletters, you’re catching up with our recent hires and promotions, or you just want to keep up with all we have happening these days, these highlights are definitely worth your […]

Hixson Promotes Bret Heckman!

Hixson is pleased to announce that Bret Heckman has been promoted to Manager of Process Utilities. In this role, Bret oversees the group responsible for the seamless integration of vendor and OEM utility requirements, including developing information for equipment lists and equipment utility requirements, assisting in the selection of utility control devices for equipment, etc. […]

Hixson Welcomes Elijah Meinhard!

Hixson is pleased to welcome Eli Meinhard to our firm! Eli joins Hixson as an Engineer in our Plumbing Systems & Fire Protection Engineering department. In this role, Eli will design and coordinate systems that provide safe water distribution, efficient drainage, and effective fire suppression within buildings. Eli, who resides in downtown Cincinnati, holds a […]

Hixson Promotes Derek Wojcikowski

Hixson is pleased to announce that Derek Wojcikowski has been promoted to Director of Architecture and Interior Design. As his title implies, Derek’s role will be to oversee the members of the firm’s architecture and interior design teams, providing strategic vision and leadership, while helping guide projects to successful conclusions. Derek, who has been with […]

That’s a Wrap! Annual Pen Pal and Traveling Bears Programs Conclude

Recently, two of Hixson’s most beloved annual community service efforts with our Partner in Education school, St. Francis de Sales, concluded for the year: Pen Pals. For the 2024-2025 school year, 24 Hixson associates paired up with students from the school’s second-grade class and wrote letters to each other throughout the year. The program provides […]

Hixson Welcomes Natalie Caffray!

Hixson is pleased to welcome Natalie Caffray to our firm! Natalie joins Hixson as an Engineer in our Refrigeration department. In this role, Natalie will be responsible for the design and engineering of complex industrial refrigeration systems. A recent transplant from Indiana now residing in Newport, Kentucky, Natalie holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from […]

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day!

Today, we at Hixson celebrate all the amazing women engineers here at our firm as part of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). “Together We Engineer” is the theme of this year’s event, which aims to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the career opportunities available in our industry. As […]

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