Business Details
Trusted Engineering Solutions in Camarillo, CA
Hovde Engineering has been delivering specialized engineering solutions since 1998, serving homeowners, builders, professionals, and government organizations across California and Nevada. Our expertise in Title 24 Energy Compliance ensures clients meet state building permit requirements through advanced modeling with Energypro software, prioritizing cost-effective and efficient designs. With decades of combined experience in mechanical and plumbing system design, we emphasize constructability, maintainability, and long-term system reliability. Our principal engineer, Darrell Hovde, brings over 40 years of hands-on construction and design experience, including complex industrial systems, supported by academic credentials from North Dakota State University and California State University.We maintain a client-centric approach, offering personalized consultations to address regional compliance challenges and optimize energy efficiency. Our services extend beyond compliance to include mechanical HVAC systems and plumbing designs that integrate time-tested materials and techniques. Headquartered in Camarillo, California, we serve diverse geographic areas, providing tailored solutions that balance regulatory requirements with practical implementation. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our focus on accurate documentation, transparent communication, and competitive pricing structures.
Services
Title 24 Compliance
Mechanical Design
Plumbing Systems
Energy Modeling
Building Permits
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of mechanical design experience with Energypro software expertise
- Our engineer has hands-on construction experience improving system constructability
- We prioritize maintainability in plumbing designs using proven materials
- Serving CA and NV clients with region-specific compliance knowledge
- Flat-rate pricing available for Title 24 compliance documentation
Services
Title 24 Energy Compliance
We provide Title 24 energy compliance documentation through computerized modeling that simulates annual building energy use. Our analysis includes heat load calculations to verify compliance with California's energy efficiency standards. This service enables clients to obtain necessary building permits while optimizing energy performance.
Mechanical Design
Our mechanical design services cover heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial buildings. We specialize in both air and water-based systems, incorporating constructability considerations from our engineering team's extensive construction experience. Designs balance efficiency with practical implementation requirements.
Plumbing Design
We create maintainable plumbing systems using time-tested techniques and materials. Our designs focus on preventing future issues through proper configuration and component selection. The approach emphasizes trouble-free operation while meeting all regulatory requirements for residential and commercial applications.
People
Darrell Hovde
Principal
Darrell Hovde, PE, has provided energy compliance and mechanical design services since 1987. With 40+ years in construction and design, he holds BS and MBA degrees. His expertise spans residential to industrial systems.
Questions
What is Title 24 energy compliance?
Title 24 compliance verifies buildings meet California's energy efficiency standards through computer modeling and documentation required for building permits.
What engineering services do you offer?
We specialize in Title 24 compliance, mechanical HVAC design, and plumbing system engineering for residential and commercial projects.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout California and Nevada, providing engineering solutions tailored to regional compliance requirements.
How do you ensure system maintainability?
Our plumbing designs incorporate proven materials and configurations that minimize future maintenance issues through thoughtful initial design.
What software do you use?
We use Energypro software for energy modeling and simulation when it's the preferred method for demonstrating Title 24 compliance.
