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NRG Energy Company Culture
NRG Energy Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.0/5
NRG Energy's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
ACEO Rating
BExecutive Team
BLeadership
BRetention
BNRG Energy CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mauricio Gutierrez
74 /100
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Diversity at NRG Energy
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at NRG Energy have rated Meetings, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NRG Energy
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at NRG Energy have rated Compensation, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
NRG Energy eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
12
NRG Energy employees are 12% more likely to recommend NRG Energy as a great place to work
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at NRG Energy
Working at NRG Energy is rated average by 197 employees, across various culture dimensions. NRG Energy employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting NRG Energy’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at NRG Energy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NRG Energy
B
Overall Company Culture at NRG Energy is rated B
Last updated 20 days ago
Top
30%
NRG Energy ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
NRG Energy Employee Reviews
Out of 82 NRG Energy employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NRG Energy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From NRG Energy Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?My manager is who he said he was. Meaning that he was the same positive person after the interview as he was in it.
- What makes you most happy at work?I do everything I can to take care of our customers. Many tell me they are so happy they got me when they called in, it is very rewarding!
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Out team is very helpful to each other.
Constructive Feedback From NRG Energy Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and understanding and listening
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If I make more money, and Pistner gets his drivers license taken away.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Cause no one likes to hear what we have to say and never let us explane ourself
NRG Energy Company Information
NRG Energy Company Overview
NRG is an energy company powered by people and built on dynamic retail brands with diverse generation resources.
NRG Energy was founded in 1989 and its current CEO is Mauricio Gutierrez. Since its inception 37 years ago, NRG Energy has grown to 4500 employees.
NRG Energy Mission, Vision & Values
NRG Energy Mission Statement
We bring the power of energy to people and organizations.
NRG Energy Vision Statement
We strive to be a regionally focused, multi-fuel, carbon-diversified scale generator with assets across the merit order, and around transmission in each of our core markets, with the capability to procure, transport and trade all of the commodities involved in our business.
NRG Energy Values
- Safety and Well-Being
- Customer-Focus
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Inclusion and Diversity
| Headquarter | 804 Carnegie Center Princeton, NJ 08540 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nrg.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1989 |
| Tel | 609-524-4500 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NRG |
| Jobs | www.nrg.com/about/careers.html |
| Social Sites |
NRG Energy Competitors
NRG Energy competitors include ComEd , Exelon Corporation, American Electric Power, and CenterPoint Energy. NRG Energy ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NRG Energy compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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NRG Energy Employees
NRG Energy has 4500 employees. 197 employees at NRG Energy have reviewed NRG Energy across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 20 days ago.
Overall, the 197 NRG Energy employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at NRG Energy are generally satisfied with their total compensation at NRG Energy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NRG Energy are pleased with their team. 197 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at NRG Energy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NRG Energy believe the environment at NRG Energy is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NRG Energy is moderate. About 55% of the employees at NRG Energy work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at NRG Energy are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
NRG Energy employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at NRG Energy report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
83% of NRG Energy employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
NRG Energy employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
NRG Energy employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
68% of NRG Energy employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining NRG Energy - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining NRG Energy is that the company was very prepared on their first day. NRG Energy employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
NRG Energy KPIs and OKRs
At NRG Energy 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of NRG Energy's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 NRG Energy employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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NRG Energy CEO & Leadership
NRG Energy CEO - Mauricio Gutierrez
74 /100
NRG Energy’s CEO Mauricio Gutierrez started in this role in 2015. Mauricio’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. NRG Energy’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to NRG Energy’s competitors, Mauricio Gutierrez ranks right above CenterPoint Energy CEO Scott Prochazka. Under Gutierrez’s leadership, NRG Energy employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where NRG Energy could stand to see real improvement.
NRG Energy Leadership
The NRG Energy Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Mauricio Gutierrez, Chief Accounting Officer David Callen, and Executive Vice President, NRG Retail Elizabeth Killinger
Mauricio Gutierrez CEO / President
Mauricio Gutierrez is President and CEO of NRG Energy. Mauricio joined NRG in 2004 and helped build it from a regional... read more
David Callen Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Callen has served as the Company's Chief Accounting Officer since March 2015 as well as the Chief Accounting Officer... read more
Elizabeth Killinger Executive Vice President, NRG Retail
Elizabeth has 25 years of domestic and international experience in the energy and services industries, including 15... read more
Brian Curci Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Brian Curci is Senior Vice President and General Counsel, where he oversees all Legal, Regulatory, Environmental,... read more
Robert Gaudette Senior Vice President, NRG Business Solutions
Robert Gaudette is Senior Vice President of NRG Business Solutions, where he oversees NRG's broad portfolio of products... read more
Christopher Moser Executive Vice President, Operations
Chris Moser is the Executive Vice President of Operations for NRG Energy, Inc. In this role, he oversees all Plant... read more
Kevin L. Cole Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Kevin L. Cole serves as head of investor relations for NRG Energy and NRG Yield. Kevin joined in 2016, after nearly 10... read more
Jennifer Wallace Senior Vice President, Administration
In her role leading Administration, Jennifer oversees the Human Resources, Information Technology, Security, and... read more
Gin Kinney Vice President, NRG Energy
Gin Kinney serves as the Vice President, NRG Energy of NRG Energy - Renewables Group. Gin started at NRG Energy -... read more
NRG Energy Salaries
How much does NRG Energy pay?
How much do people at NRG Energy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NRG Energy is $118,319, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,258, or $55 per hour.
At NRG Energy, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $215,576 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,649 annually. Average NRG Energy salaries by department include: Design at $137,638, IT at $104,082, Engineering at $142,024, and Operations at $83,835. Half of NRG Energy salaries are above $116,258.
63 employees at NRG Energy rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 193 ratings) while 60 employees at NRG Energy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 65 ratings).
Salaries contributed from NRG Energy employees include job titles like Architect, Senior Developer, Senior Marketing Manager, and Business Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 8 salary records from NRG Energy employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $231k | $231k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $277k | $277k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $288k | $288k | 100th Percentile |
$118,319*
Average Compensation
$116,258*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
NRG Energy Salaries by City
NRG Energy Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at NRG Energy
Diverse employees at NRG Energy score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing NRG Energy in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NRG Energy across various culture dimensions.
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NRG Energy Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
NRG Energy PTO
NRG Energy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is NRG Energy's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. NRG Energy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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NRG Energy Careers
NRG Energy Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, NRG Energy applied for 19 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
NRG Energy has a total of 4500 employees
19
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (19 out of 19)
- 0% Denied ( out of 19)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 19)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 19)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let NRG Energy Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in NRG Energy on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Legal | 20% | |
IT | 20% | |
HR | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Princeton | 40% | |
Dallas | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding NRG Energy
What is NRG Energy address?
NRG Energy location is at 804 Carnegie Center
Who is the CEO of NRG Energy?
NRG Energy CEO is Mauricio Gutierrez, their score by employees is 74
What is NRG Energy eNPS?
The eNPS for NRG Energy is 12
What is the salary for Senior Developer in NRG Energy?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 155k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in NRG Energy?
The average salaries for Business Development in NRG Energy is 104k
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