RICHTER GEOLOGY PLLC

Our Firm

After 34 years as leaders in the engineering & environmental geophysical survey industry, Dorothy Richter, P.G., and Gene Simmons, Ph.D., P.G., have decided to shift gears slightly. Now, we can share our life-long dedication to Geology & Geophysics by offering expert technical consulting services to engineering and design firms, government agencies, insurance companies, contractors, non-profits, and others. We know how to be part of a team that works toward improving the technical quality of geological & geophysical investigations integral to large engineering & environmental projects for the benefit of the public good.

Yes, we are joining the gig economy, but then, so are all consultants. And yes, this is a starter website so that friends, colleagues, and clients can find us as we get

established.

So please stay tuned, stay in touch, send us some gigs, and wish us well!

RICHTER GEOLOGY PLLC is a certified WBE | WOSB.

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Our Approach

Our process is designed to empower your technical team with sound practical approaches to geological & geophysical issues, to provide guidance in proposal development, to help unravel technical reports, to provide professional third-party review, oversight, and QA/QC services, and to be available for independent expert testimony/litigation support where necessary.
Talk to us today about how we can support your projects.

Why Us?

Because Dorothy Richter, P.G., and Gene Simmons, Ph.D., P.G., have clear-eyed perspectives from decades of critical thinking and pragmatic professional experience in Geology & Geophysics.
Dorothy was the founding Principal and President of a leading geological and geophysical survey firm with two offices until she sold it to long-time employees in a cordial internal ownership transition after 34 years at its helm. She had been Chief Geologist for an international quarry company and a Research Staff Geologist at MIT before starting her geophysical contracting firm in 1984. Dorothy is a licensed Professional Geologist in seven states (NH, NY, PA, NC, KY, IL and MN) and a Certified Professional Geologist by the American Institute of Professional Geologists.
Gene is an internationally recognized expert in Geology & Geophysics. He was Vice President and Principal Geophysicist of Dorothy's firm for 29 years. Gene is also Professor Emeritus of Geophysics at MIT where he was Professor of Geophysics teaching and conducting research for 24 years. He was Chief Scientist at NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center (currently Johnson Space Center) during the Apollo Missions to the Moon. Gene is a licensed Professional Geologist in NH, NY, and KY.
That’s 'Why Us?' Just as you are choosy in consultant selection, we are careful in client selection. We want the right fit to provide every client the time and guidance each deserves.
Call Dorothy or Gene today. Together we’ll work to provide the insight you need for projects involving Geology & Geophysics. We didn’t get here alone. And neither will you.