National Grid (U.S. operations of National Grid plc) benefits

National Grid plc is an energy and utilities company operating electricity, natural-gas, and clean-energy businesses in the United States and United Kingdom.

51 recorded benefits. Record edited: Sat Sep 05 2026 16:41:39 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time). Record edits are not policy checks. Confirm current terms and eligibility.

Recorded work model: Role-specific: hybrid and flexible schedules for the US Software Engineering Manager–Maximo role in NY, MA and listed adjacent states.. Company-wide eligibility is not established by this label.

Health Insurance

Availability: listed · Role-restricted

The US rewards offering includes medical and prescription-drug coverage. Current financial-solutions pages describe a Consumer Driven Health Plan; plans, costs and eligibility vary by employee group and collective bargaining agreement.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Availability: listed

The CDHP is the only plan paired with a personal tax-free HSA, and National Grid makes contributions; contribution amount and employee-group terms are not published.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Availability: listed

Current U.S. pages describe an FSA for health-care expenses depending on the health plan and a limited-purpose FSA for dental and vision expenses; plan and group terms vary.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Getting settled | National Grid Financial Solutions

    Current National Grid U.S. financial-solutions page; plan and employee-group qualifiers retained.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T09:22:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Employee Assistance Program

Availability: listed

The free, confidential EAP is provided by Corporate Counseling Associates and offers seminars, provider referrals, financial-planning help, substance-abuse assistance, and counseling referrals; employee-group terms vary.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Life Insurance

Availability: listed

All employees receive company-paid basic life coverage, with optional supplemental insurance available. The 2025/26 report separately confirms US retiree life insurance subject to age and service requirements.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Availability: listed

Most employees receive basic AD&D and optional AD&D is available; the current U.S. source does not establish universal eligibility or coverage amounts.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Accident Insurance

Availability: listed

Current U.S. pages describe voluntary accident plans that pay cash benefits directly for accidental injury; enrollment and employee-group terms vary.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Critical illness insurance

Availability: listed

Current U.S. pages describe a voluntary critical-illness plan that pays cash benefits directly for certain critical illnesses; amount and eligibility terms are not published.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Availability: listed

Current U.S. pages describe a separate voluntary hospital plan paying cash benefits for certain inpatient or outpatient hospital treatments; amount and eligibility terms are not published.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Dental Insurance

Availability: listed

Dental coverage is included in the US health-benefits offering. Availability varies by employee group and collective bargaining agreement; employee contributions may apply.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Vision Insurance

Availability: listed

Vision coverage is included in the US health-benefits offering. Availability varies by employee group and collective bargaining agreement; employee contributions may apply.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Wellness Programs

Availability: listed · Role-restricted

The US rewards page names a wellbeing program. Details and employee-group eligibility vary.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Condition Management Programs

Availability: listed

The US health-benefits offering includes condition-management programs; eligible conditions and program terms are not publicly detailed.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Sick Time

Availability: listed

The US rewards page names sick leave; duration and employee-group terms are not published.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Health Advocacy

Availability: listed

Team Blue provides free navigation for BCBS members and family members, including parents: assistance with medical bills, finding providers, appointments and healthcare options.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Retiree Health Benefits

Availability: listed

US post-retirement healthcare is available to eligible employees meeting age and service requirements. Most retirees contribute toward coverage costs; plan-specific requirements apply.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Adoption Assistance

Availability: listed

National Grid provides reimbursement for certain adoption expenses and supportive resources for Management, Local 101, Local 3, Local 97, Local 12003, 12012-04, and 13507 groups.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Backup Care

Availability: listed

Bright Horizons Care Advantage provides discounted back-up child and elder care services for Management employees; provider and use terms apply.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Dependent Care Reimbursement

Availability: listed

A before-tax Dependent Care Reimbursement Account supports eligible child and elder care costs. For Management employees, National Grid contributes 10% of the employee contribution up to $500; group terms vary.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Paid Parental Leave

Availability: listed

Paid parental bonding leave is offered under the US rewards program; duration, eligibility and collective bargaining terms vary and are not published in this overview.

Pay
Paid

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Family Sickness Leave

Availability: listed

The US rewards page names family sickness leave; duration, pay and employee-group terms are not specified.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Bereavement Leave

Availability: listed

Bereavement leave is included in the US rewards offering; duration, pay and employee-group terms are not specified.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Family Forming Benefits

Availability: listed

The US rewards offering names a Family Forming & Support Program. Specific covered services, allowances and employee-group terms are not detailed.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

College Coaching

Availability: listed

Management employees can use Bright Horizons College Coach, part of Care Advantage, for college-cost estimates, savings needs and educational financial planning. Program terms apply.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Hybrid Work

Availability: listed · Role-restricted

The current US Software Engineering Manager–Maximo role supports hybrid work in NY, MA and the listed adjacent states, with office collaboration as needed. This is role-specific, not unrestricted work from anywhere.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Software Engineering Manager – Maximo

    Current role in Waltham MA/Brooklyn, Albany or Syracuse NY; candidates may also reside in CT, NJ, NH, PA, RI, VT or ME.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:47.029Z; published: 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z.

Flexible Schedule

Availability: listed

The current US Software Engineering Manager–Maximo posting explicitly offers a flexible work schedule within its supported service-territory hybrid arrangement.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Software Engineering Manager – Maximo

    Current role in Waltham MA/Brooklyn, Albany or Syracuse NY; candidates may also reside in CT, NJ, NH, PA, RI, VT or ME.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:47.029Z; published: 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z.

401k

Availability: listed

Current U.S. National Grid pages identify a Vanguard 401(k) plan; contribution, vesting, and employee-group terms are not fully published.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

401k Match

Availability: listed

The 2025/26 report states most US employees receive matching contributions of 25%–50% of employee contributions, with a reported maximum company contribution of 8%. The applicable formula and limits depend on the employee group.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Availability: listed

Eligible employees can buy National Grid American Depository Shares at a 15% discount; dividends are paid twice yearly and may be reinvested at a discount. Scope and plan terms vary.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Student Loan Repayment Plan

Availability: listed

The Student Loan Repayment Program administered by Tuition.io can make payments toward principal for the employee's or child's student loans when the loan is in the employee's name; the current page marks this Management Only.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Financial Wellness

Availability: listed

Vanguard's My Financial Wellness page provides tools, resources, calculators, and a retirement modeler to help balance retirement savings and expenses; access and employee-group terms apply.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

401k Company Contribution

Availability: listed

The 2025/26 report states US non-union hires after January 1, 2011 and most new union hires receive employer core contributions of 3%–9% of salary, regardless of their own contribution. Employee-group plan terms govern.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

  • National Grid Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26

    Group annual report; US-specific employee-plan disclosures in Note25 printedp180. Group UK/US workforce scope established.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T09:24:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Performance Bonuses

Availability: listed · Role-restricted

Depending on role, employees may be eligible for an annual performance incentive calculated as a percentage of eligible earnings; the percentage may vary each year.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Employee Equity

Availability: listed

Certain leadership roles may receive restricted shares or performance shares under the Long-Term Performance Plan; this is not a company-wide equity entitlement.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Pension Plan

Availability: listed

Four employer-funded US defined-benefit plans cover vested non-union employees hired before January 1, 2011 and eligible vested union employees. Benefits generally depend on age, service and pay; this is not a universal new-hire pension.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Employee Discount

Availability: listed

The employee vehicle purchase program provides exclusive discounts; eligibility and purchase terms vary.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Legal Benefit

Availability: listed

MetLife Legal Plans provide coverage for common legal services such as will preparation for Management, Local 101, Local 1049, Local 3, Local 318, 350/369, Local 13507, Local 12003, and 12012-04 groups when enrolled.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Pet Insurance

Availability: listed

Current U.S. pages describe voluntary pet insurance for veterinary care and mark the option Management Only; policy and enrollment terms apply.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Availability: listed

The US rewards offering includes paid vacation and personal days, with an option to buy or sell extra days. Amounts and employee-group rules are not published.

Pay
Paid

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Company Holidays

Availability: listed

Paid holidays are included in the US rewards offering; the calendar and number of days depend on applicable employee-group terms.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Military Leave

Availability: listed

The US rewards page names military leave; duration, pay and employee-group terms are not specified.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Identity Theft Protection

Availability: listed

Identity theft protection is included among the US benefit options; coverage, cost and employee-group eligibility are not detailed.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Auto & Home Insurance

Availability: listed

Auto and homeowners insurance are offered as benefit options. The US financial-solutions pages describe discounted group auto coverage; premiums and employee-group terms apply.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Tuition Reimbursement

Availability: listed

Tuition assistance is available up to $8,000 annually for company-related undergraduate programs and $10,000 for graduate programs for Management employees; most unions have assistance under their collective bargaining agreements, with other group limits varying.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Figuring it out | National Grid Financial Solutions

    Current National Grid U.S. financial-solutions page for education, debt, commuting, accounts, and retirement.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T09:22:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Recognition Programs

Availability: listed

Appreciate is National Grid's global recognition program for thanking and rewarding colleagues; career milestone awards recognize key achievements. Award amounts and eligibility are not specified.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Employee Resource Groups

Availability: listed

Employee Resource Groups connect colleagues with shared backgrounds and interests and support an inclusive workforce.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

Volunteer Program

Availability: listed

The Power to Serve volunteer program includes company-matching contributions. Matching formula, limits and paid volunteer time are not specified in the US rewards overview.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • US benefits and rewards | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T23:36:00.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Learning and Development

Availability: listed

Career planning, online and further educational learning and tailored development are offered. The First Line Leader program supports new managers or supervisors over three months; Future Leaders explicitly includes US and UK colleagues.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Career Development | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T09:15:29.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Coaching

Availability: listed

Tailored career and leadership development includes coaching, with eligibility depending on the program and career stage.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Career Development | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T09:15:29.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Mentorship Program

Availability: listed

The current careers development page explicitly offers mentoring as part of tailored employee career support; participation terms vary.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.

  • Career Development | National Grid

    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.. Accessed: 2026-09-05T09:15:29.000Z; published: Not recorded.

Commuter Benefits

Availability: listed

Management, Local 101, Local 3, and Local 97c employees can use before-tax payroll dollars for transit passes and parking reimbursement; group and plan terms apply.

Policy checked: Not recorded. Countries: Unknown. Employee classes: Unknown. Roles: Unknown. Conditions: Not recorded.