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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What does it take to become one of the nation’s leading architecture and engineering firms? Amazing people, deep insight, unwavering advocacy and intelligent project execution. That’s precisely what we deliver at Hixson. In 1948, Hixson was built on a foundation of technical expertise with a focus on customer service.

Since then, we’ve sharpened our skills, enhanced our capabilities and broadened our geographic reach. Today we are a full service firm specializing in food and beverage manufacturing, science and technology and workplace projects throughout North America. With 20 integrated in-house technical disciplines we provide comprehensive collaborative solutions for our clients, which include many of the world’s most well-known and respected companies.

At Hixson our number one priority is to be a great place to work. We consistently deliver exceptional service because we employ exceptional people. Our associates bring years of experience industry knowledge, and specialized skills to the table every single day. Here we learn to lean on each other, encourage one another and celebrate our successes together which results in positive outcomes for our clients.

So what can you expect working with Hixson? A trustworthy and reliable team who get to know your business, people and culture inside and out, industry leading insight and experience, solutions that are in your best interests, a disciplined approach to project execution and exceptional customer service.

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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

Hixson Marches for Pride

Hixson was proud to take part in this year’s Cincinnati Pride Parade! More than 40 associates, friends, and family members showed up in full force to this year’s event, bringing energy and enthusiasm as they walked together in support of an inclusive, welcoming community. It was a great opportunity to connect outside the office, celebrate […]

Hixson Welcomes Nina Bays

Hixson is pleased to announce that Nahed (Nina) Bays has joined our firm as an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Consultant in our Environmental Engineering Department! In this role, Nina will partner with corporate and industrial clients to improve EH&S performance, lead compliance assessments, and develop practical programs and training to support safe, sustainable operations. […]

A Look Back: Paycor Opens New Headquarters

Did you catch it? Earlier this year, Paycor’s new downtown Cincinnati headquarters opened its doors, and Hixson was proud to serve as the architect of record on the project! The space brings a modern, flexible workplace to the heart of the city. Want to learn more about this exciting workplace project? Read the full case […]

Hixson Celebrates INWE 2026

At Hixson, we’re proud to once again celebrate International Women in Engineering Day! This year’s theme of “Engineering Intelligence” reflects the expertise, perspective, and problem-solving our female engineers (such as Natalie and Rachel) bring to projects each day…helping drive strong outcomes for our clients and strengthening our collaborative culture. Thank you to all!

A Look at Hixson Plumbing Engineering

In this Department Spotlight, we’re highlighting Hixson’s Plumbing Engineering team. Led by John Brockmeier, P.E., they design the systems that quietly support nearly every part of a facility, keeping water moving, waste flowing out, and operations running without interruption. It’s not always the most visible work, but when it’s done right, everything else works the […]

Hixson Welcomes Antoine Davis

Hixson is pleased to announce that Antoine Davis has joined our firm as a Senior BIM/CAD Technician in our Structural Engineering Department! In this position, Antoine contributes to BIM strategy and 3D modeling efforts, supporting coordinated, high-quality project delivery for complex industrial and commercial facilities. Antoine holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Architectural […]

Hixson Holds Architecture Walk and Construction Contest

Last week, we announced the conclusion of two our annual initiatives with our Partner in Education school, St. Francis De Sales. During the month of May, Hixson associates also participated in another favorite: the Architecture Walk and Construction Contest! Through this program, fifth graders at the school learn more about the fields of architecture and […]

Hixson Again Named Top Engineering Firm

Hixson has once again earned a spot among the Cincinnati Business Courier’s Top Engineering Firms, ranking #6 this year and extending a long-standing streak of recognition. While we’re proud to appear on this list year after year, each ranking speaks to the same thing: the dedication of our team and the strength of the relationships […]

May’s Top Posts

From the addition of our summer co-ops to Hixson’s Paul Thamann presenting at this year’s Lab Design Conference, and plenty more, we shared lots of great news during May! If you want to catch up with anything you may have missed, get started with these most viewed posts from last month: From Experience: Cost Trends […]

Hixson Welcomes Reece Sherman

Hixson is pleased to announce that Reece Sherman has joined our firm as a Designer in our Architecture Department! In this position, Reece works proactively across Hixson’s multi-disciplinary design teams to develop design solutions, produce technical drawings, and maintain alignment across all project phases. A resident of Norwood, Ohio, Reece holds a Master of Architecture […]

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