HODGE ENGINEERING

"ENGINEERING YOUR VISION"

Our philosophy is to form a lasting business partnership with you;
your vision becoming our mission.

AREAS OF SERVICE

We are a complete discipline engineering company providing thorough project management, quality control and cost accountability to our loyal clients.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

MANUFACTURING PROCESS DESIGN

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

REVIT/ BIM / CAD

THE LATEST NEWS

From project highlights to friendly team competitions, here is the latest office news.

Hodge Engineering Company Joins the Pickering Family

We’re pleased to share that, as of October 16, 2026, Hodge Engineering Company, Inc. has officially joined Pickering Firm, Inc., a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and surveying firm headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

For nearly 40 years, we’ve served clients throughout the region, providing mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering, along with architectural design services. Throughout that time, we’ve built lasting client relationships and a team we’re proud of. Those are things we intend to carry forward as part of Pickering.

Joining Pickering gives our Knoxville team access to additional resources and a broader range of services, allowing us to better support our clients and pursue new opportunities throughout East Tennessee. For Hodge’s founder, Jim Hodge, and president, Mike Treadway, finding the right fit for our employees and clients was an important part of this decision.

“Mike and I feel confident that Pickering is the right place for our team,” said Jim. “As we’ve gotten to know the firm, we’ve recognized many of the same values that have guided Hodge over the years. We’re excited about the opportunities this creates for our employees and clients and look forward to seeing what our teams can accomplish together.”

Pickering has a long history of serving clients throughout the Mid-South, guided by the mission established by its founder nearly 80 years ago: “Service and Good Work. Our Foundation. Our Future.” It’s a philosophy that feels familiar to our team and the way we’ve approached our work over the years.

For our clients, the relationships you’ve built with our team remain a priority. You’ll continue working with the people you know and trust, now with the support of Pickering’s broader team and capabilities.

We’re proud of the work we’ve done as Hodge Engineering Company and look forward to continuing to serve our clients and communities as part of Pickering!

About Pickering Firm, Inc.

Founded in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1946, Pickering Firm, Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and surveying firm serving clients throughout the Mid-South and beyond. Led by Chief Executive Officer Bob Pitts and President Mike Foster, Pickering provides civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, transportation, environmental, architectural, and surveying services.

With offices in Memphis and Knoxville, Tennessee; Flowood, Pearl, and Hernando, Mississippi; and Little Rock and Jonesboro, Arkansas, Pickering brings together professionals across multiple disciplines to serve clients throughout the region.

For 80 years, Pickering has built its reputation on quality work, strong client relationships, and a commitment to the communities it serves. The firm continues to follow the mission established by its founder, O. L. Pickering: “Service and Good Work. Our Foundation. Our Future.”

Learn more about Pickering: www.pickeringfirm.com

WE ARE HIRING!

HECI is looking for a full-time, licensed Electrical and Mechanical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary firm in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Interested candidates please look to our website at heci.com for the full job descriptions.

*Please No Recruiters*

What Clients Say

HODGE Engineering has provided unparalleled service to our clients for over 30 years, 80 percent of our business coming from repeat customers and direct referrals.

“On behalf of Knox County Schools, I want to express my appreciation and thanks to you and Hodge Engineering Co Inc. for the outstanding service we have received during your participation in our energy performance contract. Your knowledge and expertise in the area of energy engineering have been a valuable resource that has allowed the Knox County School System to save countless thousands of dollars as well as to become a more energy-efficient system. The outstanding customer service and professionalism showed by your company are certainly to be commended.”

Dr. James P. McIntyre Jr.

Superintendent KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

“We are extremely pleased with the selection that we made by choosing Hodge Engineering Co Inc. From their accurate and consistent attention to details, professionalism, business knowledge and prompt response to all our needs, I cannot think of anyone else who could have been better at assisting us with this project. I strongly recommend their services to anyone who is looking not just for an architectural/engineering firm but also a true partner in the project.”

George Giro

VP of Operations AESSEAL, INC.

“Interstate Mechanical Contractors, Inc (IMC) has worked with Hodge Engineering Co Inc. on several projects, totaling several million dollars, through the years. The team at Hodge has always been effective to deal with and knowledgeable in their work. In fact, the services Hodge offers are second to none. From energy-related projects, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and architectural services your team has provided IMC with excellent service.”

Terry L. Self

President INTERSTATE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

“We sincerely appreciate the professionalism shown by the Hodge team and the expeditious manner in which the design was completed. For the second time in as many years, we were faced with selecting a design firm to help us expand our facilities. Both projects required a full array of architectural and engineering design services and had to be completed under a compressed schedule. The first project was awarded to another firm and the second to Hodge. Working with you and the other engineers at Hodge, helped us reaffirm that not all companies are alike. Hodge has really set the bar high for any future project we may undertake.”

Michael Lutheran

President ROYAL METAL POWDERS INC

"Over the last twenty years, it has been a privilege to have Hodge Engineering Company as our partner in the development of numerous industrial facilities throughout the Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, and North Carolina area. Their expertise in the field of engineering disciplines has provided us with incredible service and quality assurance that our project vision will be met every time."

Tom Wortham

Senior VP of Architecture and Business Development THE HOLLINGSWORTH COMPANIES

"I want to express my appreciation of Hodge Engineering as a key team member in our successful completion of the Sysco Project in Knoxville, TN. Your local knowledge of the Knoxville permitting requirements and processes, as well as your attention to detail throughout the project helped earn us a pat on the back from the City of Knoxville at close-out. I don’t know how it could be any better from start to finish."

Greg Blinston, PE

Project Manager BE&K Building Group, INC.

“The Newport School System is delighted with the expertise and expedient service your company has given us on our energy project. The project that has been undertaken with your firm has enabled wonderful success in the classroom in comfort and efficiency. Hodge Engineering Co Inc. was able to design these projects in a timely fashion and administered them to stay on schedule and under budget.”

Steve Thompson

Director NEWPORT CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM

“I want to express my appreciation and thanks for the outstanding service we received in the development and implementation of our energy savings performance contract. The communication and professionalism shown to us throughout the process were simply outstanding. An energy savings performance contract was definitely a new experience for our school district, but we are thrilled with the results. We have been able to provide our students and staff with a comfortable and energy-efficient learning environment because of this project. To be able to do this and to also save money is a godsend for our school system.”

Sharon Wilson

Director SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

SOME OF OUR WORK

million total energy conservation savings across all Trane buildings

million square feet of built structures for The Hollingsworth Companies

completed federal projects

square feed of climate controlled self storage

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