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

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 […]

Hixson Leads Annual Architectural Walk and Construction Contest

In mid-May, Hixson associates participated in our Architecture Walk and Construction Contest with fifth-grade students at our Partner in Education school, St. Francis de Sales. The program, which provides exposure to the fields of architecture and design through experiential learning, takes place in two parts: First, students were led by five Hixson volunteers and their […]

Reflections from the 3A-SSI Summit on Hygienic Design

Recently, 3-A SSI, a non-profit organization committed to advancing food safety through hygienic equipment design, held its annual Summit on Hygienic Design. Warren Green, Vice President of Process Engineering at Hixson and a member of the 3-A SSI Steering Committee and Vice Chair of the 3-A SSI Workgroup on General Requirements (GR), attended the summit. […]

Hixson Welcomes Heinere Ah-Sha!

Hixson is pleased to welcome Heinere Ah-Sha to our firm as Director of Civil Engineering. In this role, Heinere will oversee the firm’s Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) departments. Currently a resident of Utah who is relocating to Cincinnati with his family, Heinere holds a M.S. in Civil Engineering from […]

Hixson Bids Farewell to Jenny Cox

After 17 years of dedicated service, we announce the retirement of Jenny Cox, Executive Assistant to the CEO, and Manager of our Support Services department. Never one to seek the spotlight, Jenny nonetheless was a bright star here at Hixson. Throughout her tenure, she has been an integral part of our organization, providing unwavering support, […]

Hixson Welcomes Mike Eten!

Hixson is pleased to welcome Mike Eten to our firm. Mike joins us as a Senior Project Engineer in our Electrical Engineering department. In this role, Mike will be responsible for the creation and delivery of electrical designs, including those for high, medium, and low voltage power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, and fire alarm systems. A […]

Hixson Names Two as Teachers of the Year!

Hixson is excited to announce that we have named two Teachers of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year! Congratulations go to: Emily Schulte, who teaches second grade at St. Mary’s School in Hyde Park. Ms. Schulte taught the son of Hixson Civil Engineer Mark Zilli. In his nomination, Mark noted that, “with a class […]

May’s Top Posts

The unofficial start of summer has arrived, and with it, we’re starting to see the 17-year Brood XIV Cicadas emerge here at our Cincinnati headquarters. If you’re not familiar with these loud and pesky little creatures, well, let’s just say you’re lucky. And if you are here in our area, then staying inside and checking […]

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