NRG Energy reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(964 total reviews)
avatar

Rob Gaudette

100% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

NRG Energy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 964 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NRG Energy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

964 reviews
4.0
Aug 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of the time the work was great for it being a remote job

Cons

They are moving most teams out of country and letting people go

5.0
Aug 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and strong benefits package (health, retirement, overtime opportunities). High job security since power generation is always needed. Hands-on technical work that builds valuable skills. Opportunities to move up into control room or supervisory positions. Strong sense of teamwork and responsibility knowing your work matters.

Cons

Rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays can be tough on family life. High stress during outages or equipment failures. Training is solid but technology changes fast and requires constant learning. Work can be physically and mentally demanding, especially on long shifts.

Viewing 37 - 39 of 964 Reviews

Glassdoor has 1,115 NRG Energy reviews submitted anonymously by NRG Energy employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if NRG Energy is right for you.