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

Introducing Hixson’s Summer Co-Ops

As a strong supporter of co-operative education, Hixson is pleased to welcome to our firm the following students as new or returning co-ops for the summer term: New Jess Jenkins, Plumbing Engineering Davis Ober, Architecture Andrew Olmsted, Mechanical Engineering Sam Rivas, Electrical Engineering Returning Tommy Bailey, Structural Engineering Amanda Farthing, Electrical Engineering Amy Hudek, Interior […]

Bidding Farewell to Beth Robinson

Today, it is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Hixson Vice President and Director of Continuous Improvement, Beth Robinson. Beth began her Hixson career as the firm’s first Continuous Improvement Coordinator in October 1994. As her career here unfolded, she was instrumental in building our associates’ understanding and implementation of Continuous Improvement […]

Hixson Participates in Repair Affair 2025

Volunteers from Hixson once again participated in Repair Affair last weekend. Sponsored by People Working Cooperatively (PWC), the annual event pairs volunteers with low-income homeowners whose homes are in need of repair. This year, 16 Hixson associates and family members worked at two different homes on projects such as installing handrails inside and out, and […]

Check Out the Top Blog Posts from Last Month!

May is finally here! As the glimmers of warmer weather approach, we know your days may be filled to the brim between things going on at work and at home. That’s why we’re making it easy for you to catch up on the latest happenings at Hixson with our top blog posts from the past […]

Hixson Welcomes Jen Racer

Hixson is pleased to welcome Jen Racer to our firm as an Event Coordinator/Office Administrator. In this role, Jen will support company-wide and community service events, manage catering logistics, and handle general office duties. Jen is a resident of Anderson Township, Ohio. The VIQ As we do with all of our new hires, we wanted […]

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!

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