diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/engineering.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/engineering.dm
index 7425b4afa5d..fdaf73a44e9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/engineering.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/engineering.dm
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/engineering_welding
 	name = "Welding Supplies"
-	req_access = list(access_construction)
+	req_access = list(access_engine_equip)
 	icon_state = "secureengweld1"
 	icon_closed = "secureengweld"
 	icon_locked = "secureengweld1"