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

Great Place to Work: Management is Honest and Ethical

Recently, Hixson announced that we have been named as a Great Place to Work®. This award was received based on a confidential survey of Hixson’s 130 associates. During the coming weeks, we will share key findings from the survey. As part of their input to the survey, 98% of Hixson’s associates said the firm’s “management is honest […]

Hixson Associates Roll Up Their Sleeves for a Great Cause

Each fall, Hixson partners with the University of Cincinnati’s Hoxworth Blood Center to host an on-site blood drive for associates, and this year was no exception! With the Hoxworth Bloodmobile parked outside our Cincinnati office, associates were able to donate during the workday by simply reporting to the mobile donation center at their scheduled time. […]

Hixson Promotes Waldo Marte

Hixson is pleased to announce that Waldo Marte has been promoted to Project Leader! As a member of the firm’s Architecture department, Waldo plays a key role in developing design solutions, working with Hixson’s multi-disciplinary teams to advance projects from early conceptual design through the completion of construction documentation. Waldo holds a Bachelor of Architecture […]

Less Than One Week Until PACK EXPO International

The countdown to PACK EXPO International 2026 is on! As you finalize your plans for Chicago, be sure to plan a stop at Booth LU-7128, where Hixson’s team will be available to discuss the facility, process, and operational challenges that impact manufacturing performance and future growth. Whether you’re considering a facility expansion, evaluating production capacity […]

Partners in Education Kicks Into Gear for 2026-2027 School Year!

Hixson is excited to be starting another year of partnering with St. Francis de Sales through the Partner in Education program! A pre-K through grade 8 school located in Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills neighborhood, St. Francis works with Hixson on a variety of activities throughout the school year, including: Halloween Reading. In this program, Hixson associates […]

Join Our Great Place to Work!

As announced earlier this week, Hixson has once again been certified as a Great Place to Work®. The best part? The certification is based on real feedback from the people who work here every day! That feedback reflects a workplace where employees are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow…and a culture built on collaboration, respect, […]

It’s Official: Hixson is a Great Place to Work!

We’re proud to announce that Hixson has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, following a confidential survey of our associates! The results speak for themselves: 88% of Hixson associates say Hixson is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. At Hixson, creating a workplace where […]

A Look Back at September’s Most-Read Posts

We know September can be a busy time of year! If a few Hixson articles slipped through the cracks between meetings, deadlines, and everything else on your to-do list, don’t worry: We’ve got you covered. Start catching up with the three most-read posts from September: When Precision Matters: Controlling Vibration in Laboratory Design Passivation of […]

Making Connections: Hixson Attends U.C. Career Fair

Hixson recently attended a career fair hosted by the University of Cincinnati. While there, our team had the opportunity to meet students interested in the architecture and engineering disciplines that help bring complex projects to life. It was great to share insights about our work, culture, and career opportunities. We’re always excited to connect with […]

Visit Hixson at PACK EXPO Booth LU-7128!

PACK EXPO International is less than a month away, and now is the perfect time to make plans for the industry’s largest packaging and processing event! As you build your schedule for Chicago, be sure to add Hixson at Booth LU-7128, to your show planner. Our team will be available throughout the event to discuss […]

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