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.

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