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 23:41:39 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Role-specific: hybrid and flexible schedules for the US Software Engineering Manager–Maximo role in NY, MA and listed adjacent states..

Health Insurance

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

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Health Savings Account (HSA)

The CDHP is the only plan paired with a personal tax-free HSA, and National Grid makes contributions

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

An FSA for health-care expenses depending on the health plan and a limited-purpose FSA for dental and vision expenses

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Employee Assistance Program

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

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Life Insurance

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

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Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

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

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Accident Insurance

Voluntary accident plans that pay cash benefits directly for accidental injury

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Critical illness insurance

A voluntary critical-illness plan that pays cash benefits directly for certain critical illnesses

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Hospital Indemnity Insurance

A separate voluntary hospital plan paying cash benefits for certain inpatient or outpatient hospital treatments

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Dental Insurance

Dental coverage. Availability varies by employee group and collective bargaining agreement

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Vision Insurance

Vision coverage. Availability varies by employee group and collective bargaining agreement

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Wellness Programs

The US rewards page names a wellbeing program

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Condition Management Programs

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

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Sick Time

The US rewards page names sick leave

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Health Advocacy

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

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Retiree Health Benefits

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

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Adoption Assistance

Reimbursement for certain adoption expenses and supportive resources for Management, Local 101, Local 3, Local 97, Local 12003, 12012-04, and 13507 groups

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Backup Care

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

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Dependent Care Reimbursement

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

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Paid Parental Leave

Paid parental bonding leave is offered under the US rewards program

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Family Sickness Leave

The US rewards page names family sickness leave

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Bereavement Leave

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Family Forming Benefits

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

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

College Coaching

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

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Hybrid Work

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.

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  • Job posting Software Engineering Manager – Maximo

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    Current role in Waltham MA/Brooklyn, Albany or Syracuse NY; candidates may also reside in CT, NJ, NH, PA, RI, VT or ME.

Flexible Schedule

A flexible work schedule within its supported service-territory hybrid arrangement

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  • Job posting Software Engineering Manager – Maximo

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    Published 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

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    Current role in Waltham MA/Brooklyn, Albany or Syracuse NY; candidates may also reside in CT, NJ, NH, PA, RI, VT or ME.

401k

A Vanguard 401(k) plan

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401k Match

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.

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Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

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

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Student Loan Repayment Plan

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.

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Financial Wellness

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.

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401k Company Contribution

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

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

  • Company filing National Grid Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26

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    Group annual report; US-specific employee-plan disclosures in Note25 printedp180. Group UK/US workforce scope established.

Performance Bonuses

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.

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Employee Equity

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

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Pension Plan

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.

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Employee Discount

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

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Legal Benefit

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.

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Pet Insurance

Voluntary pet insurance for veterinary care and mark the option Management Only

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PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

The US rewards offering includes paid vacation and personal days, with an option to buy or sell extra days

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Company Holidays

Paid holidays; the calendar and number of days depend on applicable employee-group terms

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Military Leave

The US rewards page names military leave

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Identity Theft Protection

Identity theft protection; coverage, cost and employee-group eligibility are not detailed

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Auto & Home Insurance

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

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Tuition Reimbursement

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.

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  • Benefits page Figuring it out | National Grid Financial Solutions

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    Current National Grid U.S. financial-solutions page for education, debt, commuting, accounts, and retirement.

  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Recognition Programs

Appreciate is National Grid's global recognition program for thanking and rewarding colleagues; career milestone awards recognize key achievements

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Employee Resource Groups

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

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Volunteer Program

The Power to Serve volunteer program includes company-matching contributions

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  • Benefits page US benefits and rewards | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Learning and Development

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.

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  • Careers page Career Development | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Coaching

Coaching, with eligibility depending on the program and career stage

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  • Careers page Career Development | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Mentorship Program

Mentoring as part of tailored employee career support; participation terms vary

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  • Careers page Career Development | National Grid

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    Current US careers offering; employee-group and collective bargaining eligibility apply. Shared UK footer text is not treated as US policy.

Commuter Benefits

Management, Local 101, Local 3, and Local 97c employees can use before-tax payroll dollars for transit passes and parking reimbursement

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