diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/engineering.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/engineering.dm
index e8b24b04460..e0efde55ad9 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/engineering.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/engineering.dm
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@
 	minimal_access = list(access_eva, access_engine, access_engine_equip, access_tech_storage, access_maint_tunnels, access_external_airlocks, access_construction)
 	alt_titles = list("Maintenance Technician","Engine Technician","Electrician")
 
+	minimal_player_age = 3
 
 /datum/job/engineer/equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H, var/alt_title)
 	if(!H)	return 0