Power has its benefits

Progress Energy provides a total rewards program that offers choice and flexibility to attract, develop, and retain employees who can make creative and continuing contributions to our business.  

Our employee benefits package reflects the needs, interests and lifestyles of a large, diverse workforce. And the list below is constantly evolving. To ensure our competitive position, we regularly compare our benefit options with those of leading companies in the Southeast.

Progress Energy Total Rewards and Choice Benefits:

Health & Welfare:

• Coverage on first day of employment
• Choice of medical plans 
• Dental plan and vision care
• Before-tax reimbursements for health and dependent care

Work - Life:

• Alternate work schedules
• Paid vacation and holidays, including the ability to purchase up to an extra week of vacation each year
• Wellness credits
• Employee rewards and recognition, including cash awards or time off
• Paid professional and technical organization memberships, and reimbursement for professional certification programs
• Educational assistance and college degree recognition programs
• Matching grants programs
• Employee volunteer program

Retirement:

• 401(k) savings and stock ownership plan
• Pension plan
• Employee stock and cash incentive plans

Protection:

• Employee and dependent life insurance
• Leaves of absence for military duty, family or medical needs
• Excused time for illness of employees or family members
• Business travel accident insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

(Benefits shown may apply to non-bargaining unit employees only.)