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

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 […]

Hixson Rises on Courier’s Top Engineering List

The Cincinnati Business Courier recently published their annual list of Top Engineering Firms, and Hixson has once again made the top 10! We’re pleased to note that we’ve risen one spot in 2025, coming in at #6. As always, being named as a top engineering firm is a testament to the hard work our associates […]

Hixson Promotes Luke Leindecker

Hixson is pleased to announce that Luke Leindecker has been promoted to Project Engineer in our Electrical Engineering department. In this role, Luke provides engineering design and documentation for low and medium voltage power distribution systems, lighting systems, and electrical controls. A resident of Green Township, Ohio, Luke holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of […]

Hixson Welcomes Beth Thress

Hixson is pleased to welcome Beth Thress to our firm! In her role as Director of Talent Development, Beth will be responsible for creating and maintaining performance management and talent development strategies, serving as a resource for performance management and employee relations, overseeing Hixson’s onboarding Ambassador program, and other tasks that help Hixson maintain an […]

Hixson Welcomes Bret Mohler

Hixson is pleased to welcome Bret Mohler to our firm as an Engineer in Hixson’s Mechanical Engineering department. In this role, Bret is responsible for the design and engineering of HVAC systems for our clients. A resident of Cincinnati’s Clifton neighborhood, Bret holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and an Associate’s degree in Robotics and […]

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 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 […]

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